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Collection: AA - Andes (214)
Collection: AA - Andes (214)
Backrest of a Litter
Central Andes, North Coast, Chimú people, Late Intermediate Period (AD 900 - 1470)
1952.233CCCC0
Plaque
Peru, North Coast, Chongoyape(?), Chavín style (1000-200 BC)
1938.431CCCC0
Sacrificer Container
Central Andes, Wari style (600-1000)
2007.193CCCC0
Big-Eared Brown Bat Vessel
Central Andes, North Coast, Moche people, Early Intermediate period (0-700)
2005.6CCCC0
Architectural Vessel
Central Andes (Peru), Recuay people
2020.222CCCC0
Female Figure
Peru, South Coast, Nasca style (100 BC-AD 700)
1997.184CCCC0
Spear Thrower
Peru, South Coast, late Paracas or early Nasca style
1940.507CCCC0
Standing Female Figure
Mesoamerica, Veracruz, Nopiloa style?, 7th-10th century
2014.390CCCC0
Head Beaker
Central Andes (Peru), Lambayeque (Sicán) people, 10th century-12th century
2015.6CCCC0
Plaque
Peru, North Coast, Chongoyape(?), Chavín style (1000-200 BC)
1946.117CCCC0
Finial of a Staff
Peru, North Coast, Chimú style (900-1470)
1946.229CCCC0
Vessel with Feline
Peru, South Coast, Paracas (Cavernas) style (700 BC-AD 1)
1948.477CCCC0
Vessel with Litter Group
Central Andes, central highlands, reportedly Wari Wilka, Wari style, 6th-10th century
2011.36CCCC0
Bound Deer Effigy Vessel
Andes, north coast, Chimú people
2017.59CCCC0
Disk
Central Andes, Lambayeque or Chimú people
2019.166CCCC0
Vessel with Reclining Dog
Central Andes, North Coast, Chimú-Inka style
2021.129CCCC0
Cup with Four Faces
Central Andes, Wari people
2019.169CCCC0
Alpaca Offering Container (Canopa)
Peru, Inka style (1400-1532)
1951.178CCCC0
Square Bowl with Pampas Cats
Central Andes, South Coast, Paracas people
2021.130CCCC0
Painted Drum
Central Andes, Middle Horizon, North Coast?
2022.37CCCC0
Spoon with Human Figure
Peru, North Highlands, Chavín de Huantar(?), Chavín style (1000-200 BC)
1958.177CCCC0
Sea Lion Pup Vessel
Central Andes, North Coast, Moche people, 200-450 AD
2014.375CCCC0
Beaker with Shells
Central Andes (Peru), Lambayeque (Sicán) people, 10th century-12th century
2015.8CCCC0
Beaker with Frogs
Central Andes (Peru), Lambayeque (Sicán) people, 10th century-12th century
2015.9CCCC0
Ornament with Figure
Central Andes, Wari style
1944.291CCCC0
Forehead Ornament
Peru, South Coast, Nasca style (100 BC-AD 700)
1940.509CCCC0
Bowl with Trophy Heads
Peru, Nasca, Early Intermediate Period
2009.435CCCC0
Mother-and-Child? Vessel
Central Andes, North Highlands, Recuay people
2010.210CCCC0
Feline Vessel
Central Andes, North Coast, Moche people, Early Intermediate Period
2010.4CCCC0
Male Effigy Vessel
Peru, South Coast, Nasca, Early Intermediate Period
2012.116CCCC0
Hunchback Vessel (Aryballos)
Central Andes (Peru), Chimú-Inka style, Late Horizon period
2015.69CCCC0
Beaker with Frontal Figures
Central Andes (Peru), Lambayeque (Sicán) people, 10th century-12th century
2015.7CCCC0
Vessel with Reclining Figure and Birds
Andes, north coast, Cupisnique style
2017.55CCCC0
Double-spouted Vessel
Andes, south coast, Paracas people
2017.57CCCC0
Thumb Rest of a Spear Thrower
Andes, Wari people
2017.58CCCC0
Plate with Supernatural Being
Central Andes, north coast, probably Jequetepeque Valley, Cupisnique people
2021.131CCCC0
Figure in a Litter
Wari (Pachacamac) style, Middle Horizon, Epoch 2
1997.1CCCC0
Kero (Waisted Cup)
Bolivia, Cochabamba(?), Tiwanaku style, 400-1000
1963.476CCCC0
Mouth Mask
Peru, South Coast, Nasca style (100 BC-AD 700)
1945.377CCCC0
Cross-Shaped Ornament
Peru, North Highlands, Chavín de Huantar(?), Chavín style (1000-200 BC)
1957.399CCCC0
Kero (Waisted Cup)
Peru, Colonial Inka style, 16th century
1946.233CCCC0
Flute
Peru, Northern Highlands, Chavín de Huantar(?), Chavín style (1000-200 BC)
1957.398CCCC0
Spoon with Bird
Peru, North Highlands, Chavín de Huantar(?), Chavín style (1000-200 BC)
1958.178CCCC0
Nose Ornament
Peru, North Highlands, Chavín de Huantar(?), Chavín style (1000-200 BC)
1958.181CCCC0
Funerary Mask
Peru, South Coast, Chicha-Ica Valley area, 13th-16th century
1957.396CCCC0
Llama Figurine
Peru, Bolivia, Chile or Ecuador, Inka style (1400-1532)
1955.374CCCC0
Bag with Human Face
Andes, Wari, Middle Horizon, 6th-10th century
2011.35CCCC0
Necklace
Peru, North Highlands, Chavín de Huantar(?), Chavín style (1000-200 BC)
1958.188CCCC0
Beaker
Peru, North Coast, Sicán
1983.189CCCC0
Pair of Ear Ornaments
Peru, North Highlands, Chavín de Huantar(?), Chavín Style (1000-200 BC)
1957.400CCCC0
Ear Ornament
Peru, North Highlands, Chavín de Huantar(?), Chavín Style (1000-200 BC)
1957.400.1CCCC0
Ear Ornament
Peru, North Highlands, Chavín de Huantar(?), Chavín style (1000-200 BC)
1957.400.2CCCC0
Beer Container (Máhuetan)
Amazonia, Peru, Ucayali River region, Shipibo people
1992.129©
Male Figurine
Peru, Lambayeque Valley, Inka style (1400-1532)
1945.31CCCC0
Funerary Female Figure
Peru, South Coast, Chicha-Ica Valley area, 15th-16th century
1957.397CCCC0
Feline Mortar and Pestle
Peru, North Highlands, Pacopampa(?), Chavín style (1000-200 BC)
1957.494CCCC0
Feline Mortar
Peru, North Highlands, Pacopampa(?), Chavín style (1000-200 BC)
1957.494.aCCCC0
Pestle
Peru, North Highlands, Pacopampa(?), Chavín style (1000-200 BC)
1957.494.bCCCC0
Nose Ornament
Peru, North Highlands. Chavín de Huantar(?), Chavín style (1000-200 BC)
1958.182CCCC0
Nose Ornament
Peru, North Highlands, Chavín de Huantar(?), Chavín style (1000-200 BC)
1958.183CCCC0
Portrait Head  Vessel
Peru, North Coast, Moche style (50-800)
1990.227CCCC0
Vessel in the Shape of a Figure
Peru, Central Coast, Chancay sytle, 12th-15th century
1992.231CCCC0
Skull Vessel
Wari (Pachacamac) style, Middle Horizon, Epoch 2
1996.292CCCC0
Portrait Head Vessel
Peru, North Coast, Moche style (50-800)
1930.627CCCC0
Vessel with Abstract Heads
Peru, South Coast, Nasca style (100 BC-AD 700)
1946.279CCCC0
Bowl with Costumed Being
Peru, South Coast, Nasca style (100 BC-AD 700)
1949.561CCCC0
Agricultural Figurine
Peru, Inka style (1400-1532)
1949.562CCCC0
Sacrificer
Bolivia, Peru or Chile, Southern Highlands, early Tiwanaku style, 400-1000
1996.293CCCC0
Nose Ornament with Serpents and Long-necked Birds
Peru, North Coast, Moche culture (50-800), Early Intermediate Period (AD 0-700)
2005.177CCCC0
Pin Ornament
Peru, North Highlands, Chavín de Huantar(?), Chavín style (1000-200 BC)
1958.179CCCC0
Pin Ornament
Peru, North Highlands, Chavín de Huantar(?), Chavín style (1000-200 BC)
1958.180CCCC0
Tweezer
Peru, North Highlands, Chavín de Huantar(?), Chavín style (1000-200 BC)
1958.184CCCC0
Tweezer
Peru, North Highlands, Chavín de Huantar(?), Chavín Style (1000-200 BC)
1958.185CCCC0
Spoon(?)
Peru, North Highlands, Chavín de Huantar(?), Chavín style (1000-200 BC)
1958.187CCCC0
Headdress Ornament
Peru, South Coast, Paracas
1940.510CCCC0
Headdress Ornament
Peru, South Coast, Paracas
1940.511CCCC0
Darkware Vessel
Peru, North Coast, Chimú style (900-1470)
1951.181CCCC0
Spatula with Carved Lizard
Peru, Nasca style (100 BC-AD 700)
1955.83CCCC0
Kero (Waisted Cup)
Peru, Colonial Inka style, 16th century
1957.143CCCC0
Warrior Vessel
Peru, North Coast, Moche, Moche style (50-800)
1989.90CCCC0
Shell with Inlaid Feline
Peru, South Coast, Nasca style (100 BC-AD 700)
1950.567CCCC0
Oculate Being Mask
Peru, South Coast, Paracas (Cavernas) style (700 BC-AD1), 300 B.C. to A.D. 1
2003.39CCCC0
Ear Ornament(?)
Peru, North Highlands, Chavín de Huantar(?), Chavín style
1958.186CCCC0
Vessel with Oculate Being
Peru, South Coast, Paracas (Cavernas) style (700 BC-AD 1), 300 B.C. to A.D. 1
1998.70CCCC0
Feline Vessel
Central Andes, North Highlands, Recuay, Early Intermediate Period (1-700)
2009.9CCCC0
Vessel with Stirrup Spout
Peru, likely modern, inspired by the Cupisnique style
1968.192CCCC0
Figurine Plaque
Peru, South Coast, Paracas, 300 BC-AD 200 with modern etched enhancement?
1940.512CCCC0
Ornament
Peru, South Coast, Ica Valley?, Paracas, c. 300 BC-AD 100
1940.513CCCC0
Deity-Head Vessel
Peru, North Coast, Tembladera people, Early Horizion (900-400 B.C.)
2009.82CCCC0
Spatula with Carved Head
Peru, Wari style (500-900)
1955.57CCCC0
Llama Vessel
Peru, North Coast, Moche style (50-800)
1990.128CCCC0
Mace Head
North coast of Peru, Salinar Culture, 2nd Century BC-1st Century AD
1992.348CCCC0
Snuff Tablet
Peru, North Highlands, Recuay style (1-650)
1996.303CCCC0
Double-Spouted Vessel
Peru, Wari style, 6th-10th century
2002.94CCCC0
Nose Ornament with Human Head and Condors Attacking Humans
Peru, North Coast, Moche culture (50-800), Early Intermediate Period (AD 0-700)
2005.175CCCC0
Nose Ornament with Decapitators and Human Heads
Peru, North Coast, Moche culture (50-800), Early Intermediate Period (AD 0-700)
2005.176CCCC0
Dipper
Peru, North Highlands, Recuay, 100 B.C. - A.D. 700
2006.157CCCC0
Deer-Headed Figure Vessel
Central Andes, North Coast, Moche people, Early Intermediate Period
2008.1CCCC0
Mask
Peru, South Coast, Nasca style (100 BC-AD 700)
1957.26CCCC0
Pair of Ear Flare Frontals
Peru, North Coast, Paramonga(?), Chimú style (900-1470)
1938.429CCCC0
Ear Flare Frontal
Peru, North Coast, Paramonga(?), Chimú style (900-1470)
1938.429.1CCCC0
Ear Flare Frontal
Peru, North Coast, Paramonga(?), Chimú style (900-1470)
1938.429.2CCCC0
Nose Plug
Ecuador, Esmeraldas, 3rd-10th Century
1951.156CCCC0
Container
Peru, North Coast, Cupisnique style (1200-200 BC)
1955.167CCCC0
Vessel with Female Faces
Peru, South Coast, Nasca style (100 BC-AD 700)
1930.727CCCC0
Necklace
Peru
1940.502CCCC0
Necklace
Peru
1940.503CCCC0
Plaque with Figures
Peru, North Coast, Chimú style (900-1470)
1945.129CCCC0
Pair of Ear Flares
Peru, North Coast, Chimú style (900-1470)
1947.180CCCC0
Ear Flare
Peru, North Coast, Chimú style (900-1470)
1947.180.1CCCC0
Ear Flare
Peru, North Coast, Chimú style (900-1470)
1947.180.2CCCC0
Cup
Peru, North Coast, Cupisnique style (1200-200 BC)
1954.797CCCC0
Mask
Peru, 3rd-10th Century
1950.414CCCC0
Darkware Vessel
Peru, North Coast, Chimú style (900-1470)
1920.258CCCC0
Vessel  with Running Figures
Peru, North Coast, Moche style (50-800)
1947.172CCCC0
Small Bottle with Feline
Peru, South Coast, Paracas (Cavernas) style (700 BC-AD 1)
1949.195CCCC0
Llama with Packs
Peru, Chimú or Inca
1951.182CCCC0
Headdress Ornament
Peru, South Coast, Paracas, 3rd-2nd Century BC
1938.432CCCC0
Necklace
Peru
1940.499CCCC0
Necklace
Peru
1940.500CCCC0
Necklace
Peru
1940.501CCCC0
Necklace
Peru
1940.504CCCC0
Necklace
Peru
1940.505CCCC0
Necklace
Peru
1940.506CCCC0
Monkey Finial
Peru, North Coast, Sicán or Chimú, 9th-15th Century
1949.197CCCC0
Necklace
Peru
1951.172CCCC0
Medallion, beads, and spindle whorls
Central Andes, North Coast, Chimú (medallion)
1951.173CCCC0
Darkware Vessel
Peru, North Coast, Chimú style (900-1470)
1969.76CCCC0
Bird-Shaped Container
Peru, Wari style (500-900)
1989.66CCCC0
Woman with Water Jar
Peru, Mochica, 5th-10th Century
1951.161CCCC0
Severed Head Effigy Vessel
Peru, South Coast, Nasca
1997.2CCCC0
Pin with Yarn Figure
Peru, South Coast, Nasca style?, Nasca style?, 100 BC-AD 650
1946.76CCCC0
Necklace
Peru
1949.560CCCC0
Ear Ornament
Peru, North Coast, Sicán, 9th-14th Century
1950.413CCCC0
Pair of Ear Ornaments
Peru, North Coast, Sicán, 9th-14th century
1950.415CCCC0
Ear Ornament
Peru, North Coast, Sicán, 9th-14th century
1950.415.1CCCC0
Ear Ornament
Peru, North Coast, Sicán, 9th-14th century
1950.415.2CCCC0
Necklace
Peru
1951.163CCCC0
Necklace
Peru
1951.164CCCC0
Necklace
Peru
1951.165CCCC0
Necklace
Peru
1951.166CCCC0
Necklace
Peru
1951.167CCCC0
Necklace
Peru
1951.168CCCC0
Necklace
Peru
1951.169CCCC0
Necklace
Peru
1951.170CCCC0
Necklace
Peru
1951.171CCCC0
Necklace
Peru
1951.174CCCC0
Necklace
Peru
1951.175CCCC0
Necklace
Peru
1951.176CCCC0
Plaque
Argentina, La Aguada, 7th-10th Century
1991.164CCCC0
Vessel with Peccary
Central Andes, North Coast, Chongoyape, Formative period
2008.33CCCC0
Wari-style Vessels
Peru, modern, 20th century
1955.173CCCC0
Vessel (modern version of a Wari-style vessel)
Peru, modern, 20th century
1955.173.1CCCC0
Mask Ornament
Peru, Moche or Recuay, 1st-6th Century
1956.85CCCC0
Vase with Trophy-heads and Warriors
Peru, South Coast, Nasca, 5th-7th Century
1930.728CCCC0
Bottle
Peru, Chimu, 4th-5th Century
1919.630CCCC0
Reindeer
Peru, Ica Valley
1945.128CCCC0
Plaque
Peru, North Coast, late Chimú Culture, 14th-15th century
1945.181CCCC0
Plaque
Peru, North Coast, late Chimú Culture, 14th-15th century
1945.182CCCC0
Bird
Peru, North Coast, Chimú Culture, 13th-15th century
1945.185CCCC0
Bird Ornament
North coast of Peru, Cupisnique Style, 9th-6th Century BC
1946.230CCCC0
Vessel
Peru, Chimú, 14th century
1920.260CCCC0
Carved Board
Peru, South Coast, Ica Valley, 15th-16th century
1950.411CCCC0
Bottle
Peru, Chimú, 900-1470
1919.633CCCC0
Bottle
Peru, Mochica
1930.623CCCC0
Vase
Peru, South Coast, Nasca
1930.726CCCC0
Necklace
Peru
1945.118CCCC0
Seated Figurine
Peru, Inca, 15th-16th century
1945.122CCCC0
Knife
Peru, Inca Culture, 15th-16th century
1945.178CCCC0
Knife
Peru, Inca Culture, 15th-16th century
1945.179CCCC0
Knife
Peru, Inca Culture, 15th-16th century
1945.180CCCC0
Figure
Peru, Lambayeque
1945.183CCCC0
Figure
Peru, Lambayeque
1945.184CCCC0
Macaw
Peru, North Coast, Sicán or Chimú, 9th-15th Century
1945.32CCCC0
Bowl
Peru, South Coast, Nasca, Florescent
1961.196CCCC0
Frog Ornament
Peru, Moche, 1st-9th Century
1955.178CCCC0
Bottle
Peru, Chimu, 3rd-4th Century
1919.631CCCC0
Vase
Peru, Nasca style (100 BC-AD 700)
1919.637CCCC0
Vase
Peru, Nasca style (100 BC-AD 700)
1919.649CCCC0
Vase
Peru, Mochica
1930.624CCCC0
Bottle
Peru, Mochica
1930.625CCCC0
Mirror
Peru
1940.508CCCC0
Vessel with Condor and Human Head
Peru, Tiwanaku style, 400-1000
1949.558CCCC0
Spear-Thrower
Peru, South Coast?, Middle Horizon?, 6th-10th Century?; modern assembly of ancient parts?
1953.271CCCC0
Frog Pendant
Peru, Moche, 3rd-8th Century
1955.375CCCC0
Pair of Ear Ornaments
Peru, Moche, 3rd-6th century
1955.81CCCC0
Ear Ornament
Peru, Moche, 3rd-6th century
1955.81.1CCCC0
Ear Ornament
Peru, Moche, 3rd-6th century
1955.81.2CCCC0
Figural Flask
Peru, North Coast, Lambayeque Valley, Sicán or Chimú, 9th-15th Century
1956.362CCCC0
Vase with Procession of Warriors
Peru, South Coast, Nasca, 4th-7th Century
1957.142CCCC0
Drinking Vessel with Handle
Argentina, Cienga Culture, early 7th Century
1968.243CCCC0
Two-Handled Bowl
Argentina, Santamariana Culture, 11th-15th century
1968.244CCCC0
Male Feline-Shaped Container
Peru, North Coast, Moche style(?) (50-800)
1973.164CCCC0
Male Feline-Shaped Container
Peru, North Coast, Moche style(?) (50-800)
1973.164.aCCCC0
Male Feline-Shaped Container (lid)
Peru, North Coast, Moche style(?) (50-800)
1973.164.bCCCC0
Bird
Peru, Chimú (?), 10th-13th century
1973.224CCCC0
Funeral Urn
Peru, Chimu
1916.909CCCC0
Bottle
Peru, Pachacamac, Tiwanaku style, 400-1000
1917.65CCCC0
Bottle Vase
Peru, Chimú, late 14th-early 15th Century
1920.256CCCC0
Bottle Vase
Peru, Chimú, 13th-14th century
1920.257CCCC0
Vessel
Peru, Chimú, 14th century
1920.259CCCC0
Vessel with Bird Designs
Peru, South Coast, Middle Horizon
1990.224CCCC0
Vase
Peru, Tiwanaku style, 400-1000
1917.86CCCC0
Bottle
Peru, Chimú, 14th century
1919.638CCCC0
Bottle
Peru, Pachacamac, 9th-12th Century
1919.640CCCC0
Bottle
Peru, Chimú, 9th-15th Century
1919.641CCCC0
Bottle
Peru, Chimú, 14th century
1919.642CCCC0
Bowl
Peru, South Coast, 10th-11th century
1919.644CCCC0
Vase
Peru, Huacho Ware?, early 9th Century
1919.646CCCC0
Bottle
Peru, 20th century
1919.652CCCC0
Bottle
Peru, 20th century
1919.653CCCC0
Fragment
Peru, Inca, 1400-1532 AD
1921.1717CCCC0
Fragment
Peru, Inka, 1400-1532 AD
1921.1718CCCC0
Fragment
Peru, Inka, 1400-1532 AD
1921.1719CCCC0
Urn or Jug
Peru, 16th century
1944.465CCCC0
Necklace
Peru
1949.559CCCC0
Feline Holding Human Figure
Peru, North Coast, Moche Culture, 2nd-6th Century
1954.130CCCC0
Handle of a Throwing Stick
Peru, South Coast, Tiwanaku style, 400-1000
1954.389CCCC0
Necklace with Lizards
Peru, Moche, 6th-9th Century
1955.56CCCC0
Crouching Feline
Peru, Wari (?), 6th-10th Century
1955.58CCCC0
Cup with Head
Peru, North-Central Coast(?), 9th-10th Century
1958.190CCCC0
Bottle with Figure in Relief
Peru, probably Chiclaya, Chimú, 13th-15th century
1959.333CCCC0
Disk
Peru, Nasca(?)
1990.226CCCC0
Bowl
Peru, Shipibo, 20th century
1998.25©
Title, DateArtist / CultureAccession numberMediumDimensionsCredit lineRights
Backrest of a Litter
Central Andes, North Coast, Chimú people, Late Intermediate Period (AD 900 - 1470)
1952.233mixed media: wood, gold alloy, pigment, shell inlayOverall: 60.4 x 95 cm (23 3/4 x 37 3/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Plaque
Peru, North Coast, Chongoyape(?), Chavín style (1000-200 BC)
1938.431hammered and cut goldOverall: 12.5 x 13.8 cm (4 15/16 x 5 7/16 in.)Dudley P. Allen FundCCCC0
Sacrificer Container
Central Andes, Wari style (600-1000)
2007.193wood and cinnabarOverall: 10.8 x 7 x 7.5 cm (4 1/4 x 2 3/4 x 2 15/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Big-Eared Brown Bat Vessel
Central Andes, North Coast, Moche people, Early Intermediate period (0-700)
2005.6ceramic, slipOverall: 18.4 x 17.7 x 15.8 cm (7 1/4 x 6 15/16 x 6 1/4 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Architectural Vessel
Central Andes (Peru), Recuay people
2020.222ceramic, slip, resist paintingOverall: 24.3 x 19.4 x 16 cm (9 9/16 x 7 5/8 x 6 5/16 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Female Figure
Peru, South Coast, Nasca style (100 BC-AD 700)
1997.184earthenware with colored slipsOverall: 28.6 x 13.4 x 10.3 cm (11 1/4 x 5 1/4 x 4 1/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Spear Thrower
Peru, South Coast, late Paracas or early Nasca style
1940.507bone, hematite, cotton thread, sinewOverall: 5.8 x 2 cm (2 5/16 x 13/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Standing Female Figure
Mesoamerica, Veracruz, Nopiloa style?, 7th-10th century
2014.390ceramic, pigmentOverall: 25.2 x 28.4 x 10 cm (9 15/16 x 11 3/16 x 3 15/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Head Beaker
Central Andes (Peru), Lambayeque (Sicán) people, 10th century-12th century
2015.6gold, hammeredOverall: 23.5 x 19.8 cm (9 1/4 x 7 13/16 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Plaque
Peru, North Coast, Chongoyape(?), Chavín style (1000-200 BC)
1946.117hammered and cut goldOverall: 21.8 x 10.8 cm (8 9/16 x 4 1/4 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Finial of a Staff
Peru, North Coast, Chimú style (900-1470)
1946.229cast copper alloyOverall: 11.8 x 6.8 cm (4 5/8 x 2 11/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Vessel with Feline
Peru, South Coast, Paracas (Cavernas) style (700 BC-AD 1)
1948.477earthenware, resin-based paintDiameter: 14.2 cm (5 9/16 in.); Overall: 11.3 cm (4 7/16 in.)Gift of John WiseCCCC0
Vessel with Litter Group
Central Andes, central highlands, reportedly Wari Wilka, Wari style, 6th-10th century
2011.36ceramic and slipOverall: 28 x 16 x 14 cm (11 x 6 5/16 x 5 1/2 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Bound Deer Effigy Vessel
Andes, north coast, Chimú people
2017.59CeramicOverall: 18.7 x 24 x 13 cm (7 3/8 x 9 7/16 x 5 1/8 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Disk
Central Andes, Lambayeque or Chimú people
2019.166SilverDiameter: 34.4 cm (13 9/16 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin TrustCCCC0
Vessel with Reclining Dog
Central Andes, North Coast, Chimú-Inka style
2021.129ceramicOverall: 16.5 x 17.8 x 10 cm (6 1/2 x 7 x 3 15/16 in.)J.H. Wade Trust FundCCCC0
Cup with Four Faces
Central Andes, Wari people
2019.169Stone with shell inlayOverall: 9.5 x 9.2 cm (3 3/4 x 3 5/8 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Alpaca Offering Container (Canopa)
Peru, Inka style (1400-1532)
1951.178stoneOverall: 6.6 x 10.8 x 3.9 cm (2 5/8 x 4 1/4 x 1 9/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Square Bowl with Pampas Cats
Central Andes, South Coast, Paracas people
2021.130Ceramic, post-fire paintOverall: 9 x 18 x 17.5 cm (3 9/16 x 7 1/16 x 6 7/8 in.)J.H. Wade Trust FundCCCC0
Painted Drum
Central Andes, Middle Horizon, North Coast?
2022.37Animal hide, gesso, wooden slats, pigmentOverall: 27 x 28 x 12 cm (10 5/8 x 11 x 4 3/4 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Spoon with Human Figure
Peru, North Highlands, Chavín de Huantar(?), Chavín style (1000-200 BC)
1958.177hammered and cut goldOverall: 2.6 cm (1 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul TishmanCCCC0
Sea Lion Pup Vessel
Central Andes, North Coast, Moche people, 200-450 AD
2014.375ceramic and slipOverall: 19.7 x 15.5 x 16 cm (7 3/4 x 6 1/8 x 6 5/16 in.)Gift of John and Agneta SolomonCCCC0
Beaker with Shells
Central Andes (Peru), Lambayeque (Sicán) people, 10th century-12th century
2015.8gold, hammeredOverall: 14.6 x 10.2 cm (5 3/4 x 4 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Beaker with Frogs
Central Andes (Peru), Lambayeque (Sicán) people, 10th century-12th century
2015.9gold, hammeredOverall: 13.7 x 12.1 cm (5 3/8 x 4 3/4 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Ornament with Figure
Central Andes, Wari style
1944.291shell, stone, and metal (silver?)Overall: 6.6 x 3.6 cm (2 5/8 x 1 7/16 in.)In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Humphreys, gift of their daughter HelenCCCC0
Forehead Ornament
Peru, South Coast, Nasca style (100 BC-AD 700)
1940.509hammered gold alloyOverall: 27.4 x 9.3 cm (10 13/16 x 3 11/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Bowl with Trophy Heads
Peru, Nasca, Early Intermediate Period
2009.435ceramic, slipOverall: 10.2 x 10.2 cm (4 x 4 in.)Gift of Barry BradleyCCCC0
Mother-and-Child? Vessel
Central Andes, North Highlands, Recuay people
2010.210ceramic, slip, pigmentOverall: 20.4 x 15.3 x 15.3 cm (8 1/16 x 6 x 6 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Feline Vessel
Central Andes, North Coast, Moche people, Early Intermediate Period
2010.4ceramicOverall: 17 x 14 x 19.8 cm (6 11/16 x 5 1/2 x 7 13/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Double-chambered Vessel with Figures and Camelid
Andes, Chimú-Inka, late 15th - mid 16th century
2011.112ceramicOverall: 20.4 x 22.9 cm (8 1/16 x 9 in.)Norman O. Stone and Ella A. Stone Memorial FundCCCC0
Male Effigy Vessel
Peru, South Coast, Nasca, Early Intermediate Period
2012.116ceramic and slipOverall: 28.8 x 16 x 17 cm (11 5/16 x 6 5/16 x 6 11/16 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Hunchback Vessel (Aryballos)
Central Andes (Peru), Chimú-Inka style, Late Horizon period
2015.69ceramicOverall: 18.5 x 15.5 x 12.5 cm (7 5/16 x 6 1/8 x 4 15/16 in.)Gift of William R. Ott in memory of his wife, Carol E. OttCCCC0
Beaker with Frontal Figures
Central Andes (Peru), Lambayeque (Sicán) people, 10th century-12th century
2015.7gold, hammeredOverall: 12.5 x 9.1 cm (4 15/16 x 3 9/16 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Vessel with Reclining Figure and Birds
Andes, north coast, Cupisnique style
2017.55Ceramic, pigment (cinnabar?)Overall: 14.3 x 14.9 cm (5 5/8 x 5 7/8 in.)Gift of John and Agneta SolomonCCCC0
Double-spouted Vessel
Andes, south coast, Paracas people
2017.57Ceramic, resin-based paintOverall: 19.7 x 20.7 cm (7 3/4 x 8 1/8 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Thumb Rest of a Spear Thrower
Andes, Wari people
2017.58BoneOverall: 7.1 x 2.1 cm (2 13/16 x 13/16 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Plate with Supernatural Being
Central Andes, north coast, probably Jequetepeque Valley, Cupisnique people
2021.131stone (probably steatite [soapstone])Overall: 4 x 16.4 cm (1 9/16 x 6 7/16 in.)J.H. Wade Trust FundCCCC0
Figure in a Litter
Wari (Pachacamac) style, Middle Horizon, Epoch 2
1997.1earthenware with colored slipsOverall: 26.3 x 21.6 x 24.8 cm (10 3/8 x 8 1/2 x 9 3/4 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Kero (Waisted Cup)
Bolivia, Cochabamba(?), Tiwanaku style, 400-1000
1963.476earthenware with colored slipsOverall: 22.3 x 17 cm (8 3/4 x 6 11/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Mouth Mask
Peru, South Coast, Nasca style (100 BC-AD 700)
1945.377hammered gold alloyOverall: 14 x 19.4 cm (5 1/2 x 7 5/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Cross-Shaped Ornament
Peru, North Highlands, Chavín de Huantar(?), Chavín style (1000-200 BC)
1957.399hammered and cut goldOverall: 14.6 x 14 cm (5 3/4 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul TishmanCCCC0
Kero (Waisted Cup)
Peru, Colonial Inka style, 16th century
1946.233wood, inlaid pigmentsDiameter of mouth: 18.3 x 14.4 cm (7 3/16 x 5 11/16 in.); Overall: 18.3 x 14.4 cm (7 3/16 x 5 11/16 in.)Gift of John WiseCCCC0
Flute
Peru, Northern Highlands, Chavín de Huantar(?), Chavín style (1000-200 BC)
1957.398hammered and cut goldOverall: 14 cm (5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul TishmanCCCC0
Spoon with Bird
Peru, North Highlands, Chavín de Huantar(?), Chavín style (1000-200 BC)
1958.178hammered and cut goldOverall: 2.6 cm (1 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul TishmanCCCC0
Nose Ornament
Peru, North Highlands, Chavín de Huantar(?), Chavín style (1000-200 BC)
1958.181cut and hammered goldOverall: 3.2 x 9.6 cm (1 1/4 x 3 3/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul TishmanCCCC0
Funerary Mask
Peru, South Coast, Chicha-Ica Valley area, 13th-16th century
1957.396hammered silverOverall: 15.3 x 15.6 cm (6 x 6 1/8 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Llama Figurine
Peru, Bolivia, Chile or Ecuador, Inka style (1400-1532)
1955.374hammered goldOverall: 5.2 cm (2 1/16 in.)Gift of W. J. GordonCCCC0
Bag with Human Face
Andes, Wari, Middle Horizon, 6th-10th century
2011.35alpaca or llama hide, human hair, pigment, cotton; coca leaf contentsOverall: 26.7 x 23.2 cm (10 1/2 x 9 1/8 in.); Bag: 26 cm (10 1/4 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Necklace
Peru, North Highlands, Chavín de Huantar(?), Chavín style (1000-200 BC)
1958.188hammered and cut goldOverall: 45.8 cm (18 1/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul TishmanCCCC0
Beaker
Peru, North Coast, Sicán
1983.189hammered and embossed gold alloyOverall: 15.2 x 12 cm (6 x 4 3/4 in.)Gift of James C. Gruener in memory of his wife, Florence Crowell GruenerCCCC0
Pair of Ear Ornaments
Peru, North Highlands, Chavín de Huantar(?), Chavín Style (1000-200 BC)
1957.400hammered and cut goldDiameter: 9.6 cm (3 3/4 in.); Overall: 2.6 cm (1 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul TishmanCCCC0
Beer Container (Máhuetan)
Amazonia, Peru, Ucayali River region, Shipibo people
1992.129Ceramic, slipDiameter: 79 cm (31 1/8 in.); height: 68 cm (26 3/4 in.)Bequest of Elizabeth M. Skala©
Container with Deity Head and Winged Attendants
Central Andes, central coast, coastal Wari style
1999.2ceramic and slipOverall: 16.6 x 16.9 x 21.8 cm (6 9/16 x 6 5/8 x 8 9/16 in.)Norman O. Stone and Ella A. Stone Memorial FundCCCC0
Male Figurine
Peru, Lambayeque Valley, Inka style (1400-1532)
1945.31hammered goldOverall: 6.4 x 2.3 x 1.5 cm (2 1/2 x 7/8 x 9/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Funerary Female Figure
Peru, South Coast, Chicha-Ica Valley area, 15th-16th century
1957.397hammered silvered copper, cinnabarOverall: 24.6 x 8.4 cm (9 11/16 x 3 5/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Feline Mortar and Pestle
Peru, North Highlands, Pacopampa(?), Chavín style (1000-200 BC)
1957.494stone, pigmentOverall: 5.8 x 11 cm (2 5/16 x 4 5/16 in.)In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Humphreys, gift of their daughter HelenCCCC0
Nose Ornament
Peru, North Highlands. Chavín de Huantar(?), Chavín style (1000-200 BC)
1958.182hammered and cut goldOverall: 2 x 6.8 cm (13/16 x 2 11/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul TishmanCCCC0
Nose Ornament
Peru, North Highlands, Chavín de Huantar(?), Chavín style (1000-200 BC)
1958.183hammered and cut goldOverall: 2.3 x 5.2 cm (7/8 x 2 1/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul TishmanCCCC0
Portrait Head  Vessel
Peru, North Coast, Moche style (50-800)
1990.227earthenware with colored slipsOverall: 32 x 18.6 x 19.3 cm (12 5/8 x 7 5/16 x 7 5/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Vessel in the Shape of a Figure
Peru, Central Coast, Chancay sytle, 12th-15th century
1992.231earthenware with painted slipOverall: 63.5 cm (25 in.)The Jane B. Tripp Charitable Lead Annuity TrustCCCC0
Skull Vessel
Wari (Pachacamac) style, Middle Horizon, Epoch 2
1996.292earthenware with colored slipsOverall: 14.5 x 17.8 x 12.6 cm (5 11/16 x 7 x 4 15/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Portrait Head Vessel
Peru, North Coast, Moche style (50-800)
1930.627earthenware with colored slipsOverall: 30.5 x 28.9 x 25 cm (12 x 11 3/8 x 9 13/16 in.)Gift of Guerdon S. HoldenCCCC0
Vessel with Abstract Heads
Peru, South Coast, Nasca style (100 BC-AD 700)
1946.279earthenware with colored slipsOverall: 10.4 x 14 cm (4 1/8 x 5 1/2 in.)James Albert Ford Memorial FundCCCC0
Bowl with Costumed Being
Peru, South Coast, Nasca style (100 BC-AD 700)
1949.561earthenware with colored slipsDiameter: 12.8 x 17.7 cm (5 1/16 x 6 15/16 in.); Overall: 13 cm (5 1/8 in.)Gift of John WiseCCCC0
Agricultural Figurine
Peru, Inka style (1400-1532)
1949.562cast silverOverall: 5 x 1.4 cm (1 15/16 x 9/16 in.)Gift of John WiseCCCC0
Sacrificer
Bolivia, Peru or Chile, Southern Highlands, early Tiwanaku style, 400-1000
1996.293carved boneOverall: 5.1 cm (2 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Nose Ornament with Serpents and Long-necked Birds
Peru, North Coast, Moche culture (50-800), Early Intermediate Period (AD 0-700)
2005.177gold alloy and silverOverall: 7.6 x 13.9 cm (3 x 5 1/2 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Pin Ornament
Peru, North Highlands, Chavín de Huantar(?), Chavín style (1000-200 BC)
1958.179hammered and cut goldOverall: 7.2 cm (2 13/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul TishmanCCCC0
Pin Ornament
Peru, North Highlands, Chavín de Huantar(?), Chavín style (1000-200 BC)
1958.180hammered and cut goldOverall: 7.2 cm (2 13/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul TishmanCCCC0
Tweezer
Peru, North Highlands, Chavín de Huantar(?), Chavín style (1000-200 BC)
1958.184hammered and cut goldOverall: 3.2 x 2.3 cm (1 1/4 x 7/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul TishmanCCCC0
Tweezer
Peru, North Highlands, Chavín de Huantar(?), Chavín Style (1000-200 BC)
1958.185hammered and cut goldOverall: 3.1 x 2.6 cm (1 1/4 x 1 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul TishmanCCCC0
Spoon(?)
Peru, North Highlands, Chavín de Huantar(?), Chavín style (1000-200 BC)
1958.187hammered and cut goldOverall: 7.4 x 1.8 cm (2 15/16 x 11/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul TishmanCCCC0
Headdress Ornament
Peru, South Coast, Paracas
1940.510hammered and embossed gold-copper alloyOverall: 5.2 x 4.6 cm (2 1/16 x 1 13/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Headdress Ornament
Peru, South Coast, Paracas
1940.511hammered and embossed gold-copper alloyOverall: 5.2 x 4.6 cm (2 1/16 x 1 13/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Darkware Vessel
Peru, North Coast, Chimú style (900-1470)
1951.181black wareOverall: 20 x 10.3 x 16.6 cm (7 7/8 x 4 1/16 x 6 9/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Spatula with Carved Lizard
Peru, Nasca style (100 BC-AD 700)
1955.83bone with shell inlayOverall: 11.8 x 2.6 cm (4 5/8 x 1 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Kero (Waisted Cup)
Peru, Colonial Inka style, 16th century
1957.143wood, inlaid pigmentsDiameter of mouth: 17.8 x 16 cm (7 x 6 5/16 in.); Overall: 17.8 cm (7 in.)Gift of William R. CarlisleCCCC0
Warrior Vessel
Peru, North Coast, Moche, Moche style (50-800)
1989.90earthenware with colored slipsOverall: 21.6 x 11.3 x 14.9 cm (8 1/2 x 4 7/16 x 5 7/8 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Shell with Inlaid Feline
Peru, South Coast, Nasca style (100 BC-AD 700)
1950.567Spondylus shell with shell, stone, and gold inlayOverall: 7.5 x 7.4 cm (2 15/16 x 2 15/16 in.)In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Humphreys, gift of their daughter HelenCCCC0
Oculate Being Mask
Peru, South Coast, Paracas (Cavernas) style (700 BC-AD1), 300 B.C. to A.D. 1
2003.39ceramic, resin-based paintOverall: 23.6 x 22.5 x 13.2 cm (9 5/16 x 8 7/8 x 5 3/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Ear Ornament(?)
Peru, North Highlands, Chavín de Huantar(?), Chavín style
1958.186hammered and cut goldDiameter: 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in.); Overall: 1.6 cm (5/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul TishmanCCCC0
Vessel with Oculate Being
Peru, South Coast, Paracas (Cavernas) style (700 BC-AD 1), 300 B.C. to A.D. 1
1998.70earthenware with resin-based paintOverall: 40.8 cm (16 1/16 in.)Norman O. Stone and Ella A. Stone Memorial FundCCCC0
Feline Vessel
Central Andes, North Highlands, Recuay, Early Intermediate Period (1-700)
2009.9ceramic, red and white slips, black pigmentOverall: 20.3 x 10.1 x 15.2 cm (8 x 4 x 6 in.)The Charlotte Ekker and Charlotte Van der Veer Memorial FundCCCC0
Vessel with Stirrup Spout
Peru, likely modern, inspired by the Cupisnique style
1968.192earthenwareOverall: 22.8 x 17.2 cm (9 x 6 3/4 in.)Purchase, Bequest of Helen HumphreysCCCC0
Figurine Plaque
Peru, South Coast, Paracas, 300 BC-AD 200 with modern etched enhancement?
1940.512hammered and embossed gold-copper alloyOverall: 6.8 x 4.2 cm (2 11/16 x 1 5/8 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Ornament
Peru, South Coast, Ica Valley?, Paracas, c. 300 BC-AD 100
1940.513hammered and embossed gold-copper alloyOverall: 8.8 x 4.8 cm (3 7/16 x 1 7/8 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Deity-Head Vessel
Peru, North Coast, Tembladera people, Early Horizion (900-400 B.C.)
2009.82ceramic with pigment applied after firingOverall: 27.6 x 14.9 x 19.2 cm (10 7/8 x 5 7/8 x 7 9/16 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Spatula with Carved Head
Peru, Wari style (500-900)
1955.57bone with shell inlayOverall: 11.2 x 2.6 cm (4 7/16 x 1 in.)In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Humphreys, gift of their daughter HelenCCCC0
Llama Vessel
Peru, North Coast, Moche style (50-800)
1990.128earthenware with colored slipsOverall: 17.8 x 13.2 x 23.1 cm (7 x 5 3/16 x 9 1/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Mace Head
North coast of Peru, Salinar Culture, 2nd Century BC-1st Century AD
1992.348stoneOverall: 11.2 x 8.9 x 8.3 cm (4 7/16 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/4 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Snuff Tablet
Peru, North Highlands, Recuay style (1-650)
1996.303wood with gold foilOverall: 12.4 x 3 x 1.1 cm (4 7/8 x 1 3/16 x 7/16 in.)Sundry Purchase FundCCCC0
Double-Spouted Vessel
Peru, Wari style, 6th-10th century
2002.94ceramic, slipDiameter: 21.7 x 23.1 x 17.6 cm (8 9/16 x 9 1/8 x 6 15/16 in.); Overall: 20.3 cm (8 in.)James Parmelee FundCCCC0
Nose Ornament with Human Head and Condors Attacking Humans
Peru, North Coast, Moche culture (50-800), Early Intermediate Period (AD 0-700)
2005.175gold alloyOverall: 9.5 x 16.5 x 1.6 cm (3 3/4 x 6 1/2 x 5/8 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Nose Ornament with Decapitators and Human Heads
Peru, North Coast, Moche culture (50-800), Early Intermediate Period (AD 0-700)
2005.176gold alloy and silverOverall: 8.8 x 14 cm (3 7/16 x 5 1/2 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Dipper
Peru, North Highlands, Recuay, 100 B.C. - A.D. 700
2006.157ceramic, slipDiameter: 10 x 17.5 cm (3 15/16 x 6 7/8 in.); Overall: 9.6 cm (3 3/4 in.)Alma Kroeger FundCCCC0
Deer-Headed Figure Vessel
Central Andes, North Coast, Moche people, Early Intermediate Period
2008.1ceramic, slipOverall: 26.5 x 14 x 25.5 cm (10 7/16 x 5 1/2 x 10 1/16 in.)Jo Hershey Selden FundCCCC0
Mask
Peru, South Coast, Nasca style (100 BC-AD 700)
1957.26hammered gold alloyOverall: 18.4 x 21.8 cm (7 1/4 x 8 9/16 in.)Gift of the Hanna FundCCCC0
Rodent with Corn
Peru
1951.180potteryOverall: 23.6 x 10.9 x 18.7 cm (9 5/16 x 4 5/16 x 7 3/8 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Pair of Ear Flare Frontals
Peru, North Coast, Paramonga(?), Chimú style (900-1470)
1938.429hammered gold alloyDiameter: 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.); Overall: 8.5 cm (3 3/8 in.)James Albert Ford Memorial FundCCCC0
Nose Plug
Ecuador, Esmeraldas, 3rd-10th Century
1951.156goldOverall: 1.8 x 6 cm (11/16 x 2 3/8 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Container
Peru, North Coast, Cupisnique style (1200-200 BC)
1955.167steatiteOverall: 6.6 x 9.3 cm (2 5/8 x 3 11/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Vessel with Female Faces
Peru, South Coast, Nasca style (100 BC-AD 700)
1930.727earthenware with colored slipsOverall: 13.8 x 9.6 cm (5 7/16 x 3 3/4 in.)James Albert Ford Memorial FundCCCC0
Necklace
Peru
1940.502gold with gray and black polished stone beadsOverall: 69.8 cm (27 1/2 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Necklace
Peru
1940.503goldOverall: 71.2 cm (28 1/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Plaque with Figures
Peru, North Coast, Chimú style (900-1470)
1945.129hammered gold alloyOverall: 10.7 x 12.3 cm (4 3/16 x 4 13/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Pair of Ear Flares
Peru, North Coast, Chimú style (900-1470)
1947.180hammered gold alloyDiameter: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.); Overall: 9.9 cm (3 7/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Cup
Peru, North Coast, Cupisnique style (1200-200 BC)
1954.797steatiteOverall: 6 x 5.3 cm (2 3/8 x 2 1/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Mask
Peru, 3rd-10th Century
1950.414goldOverall: 7 x 8.6 cm (2 3/4 x 3 3/8 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Darkware Vessel
Peru, North Coast, Chimú style (900-1470)
1920.258black wareOverall: 22.6 x 13.7 x 13.9 cm (8 7/8 x 5 3/8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Dr. Arthur P. GinnCCCC0
Vessel  with Running Figures
Peru, North Coast, Moche style (50-800)
1947.172earthenware with colored slipsOverall: 29 x 15.6 cm (11 7/16 x 6 1/8 in.)Gift of John WiseCCCC0
Small Bottle with Feline
Peru, South Coast, Paracas (Cavernas) style (700 BC-AD 1)
1949.195earthenware, resin-based paintDiameter: 7.5 cm (2 15/16 in.); Overall: 10.2 cm (4 in.)Gift of John WiseCCCC0
Llama with Packs
Peru, Chimú or Inca
1951.182potteryOverall: 25.9 x 26.2 x 14.8 cm (10 3/16 x 10 5/16 x 5 13/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Headdress Ornament
Peru, South Coast, Paracas, 3rd-2nd Century BC
1938.432hammered and embossed gold-copper alloyOverall: 6.8 cm (2 11/16 in.)Dudley P. Allen FundCCCC0
Necklace
Peru
1940.499coralOverall: 75 cm (29 1/2 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Necklace
Peru
1940.500jadeiteOverall: 63.6 cm (25 1/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Necklace
Peru
1940.501pink quartz, amethyst, gold and turquoiseOverall: 83.8 cm (33 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Necklace
Peru
1940.504gold with gray and black polished stone beadsOverall: 79.4 cm (31 1/4 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Necklace
Peru
1940.505polished stone beadsOverall: 75 cm (29 1/2 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Necklace
Peru
1940.506polished stone beadsOverall: 120 cm (47 1/4 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Monkey Finial
Peru, North Coast, Sicán or Chimú, 9th-15th Century
1949.197hammered and embossed gold alloyOverall: 36.9 cm (14 1/2 in.)James Albert Ford Memorial FundCCCC0
Necklace
Peru
1951.172polished stone beadsOverall: 85.1 cm (33 1/2 in.); Pendant: 3.6 cm (1 7/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Medallion, beads, and spindle whorls
Central Andes, North Coast, Chimú (medallion)
1951.173bronze, copper, silverDiameter: 6.4 x 0.8 cm (2 1/2 x 5/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Darkware Vessel
Peru, North Coast, Chimú style (900-1470)
1969.76black wareOverall: 24 x 17.1 cm (9 7/16 x 6 3/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Trygve W. HoffCCCC0
Bird-Shaped Container
Peru, Wari style (500-900)
1989.66woodOverall: 8.4 cm (3 5/16 in.)Edwin R. and Harriet Pelton Perkins Memorial FundCCCC0
Woman with Water Jar
Peru, Mochica, 5th-10th Century
1951.161bronzeOverall: 4.2 x 3 x 3.6 cm (1 5/8 x 1 3/16 x 1 7/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Severed Head Effigy Vessel
Peru, South Coast, Nasca
1997.2earthenware with colored slipsOverall: 22 x 20.5 x 24.5 cm (8 11/16 x 8 1/16 x 9 5/8 in.)James Albert and Mary Gardiner Ford Memorial FundCCCC0
Pin with Yarn Figure
Peru, South Coast, Nasca style?, Nasca style?, 100 BC-AD 650
1946.76wood, yarn, paintOverall: 12.6 cm (4 15/16 in.)Gift of John WiseCCCC0
Necklace
Peru
1949.560silver and turquoiseThe Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Ear Ornament
Peru, North Coast, Sicán, 9th-14th Century
1950.413hammered and embossed gold alloyOverall: 4.2 x 4.2 cm (1 5/8 x 1 5/8 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Pair of Ear Ornaments
Peru, North Coast, Sicán, 9th-14th century
1950.415hammered and embossed gold alloyDiameter: 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.); Overall: 8.8 cm (3 7/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Necklace
Peru
1951.163silverOverall: 47 cm (18 1/2 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Necklace
Peru
1951.164bone and blue beadsOverall: 61 cm (24 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Necklace
Peru
1951.165bone and beadsOverall: 71.2 cm (28 1/16 in.); Pendant: 4.6 cm (1 13/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Necklace
Peru
1951.166turquoise and stoneOverall: 75 cm (29 1/2 in.); Pendant: 3.9 x 5 cm (1 9/16 x 1 15/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Necklace
Peru
1951.167gray beads and woodOverall: 68.6 cm (27 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Necklace
Peru
1951.168black stone beadsOverall: 57.2 cm (22 1/2 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Necklace
Peru
1951.169turquoise and stoneOverall: 66 cm (26 in.); Pendant: 7.6 cm (3 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Necklace
Peru
1951.170bone and beadsOverall: 63.6 cm (25 1/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Necklace
Peru
1951.171bone and beadsOverall: 58.4 cm (23 in.); Pendant: 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Necklace
Peru
1951.174turquoise beads and boneOverall: 67.4 cm (26 9/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Necklace
Peru
1951.175silver and turquoiseOverall: 63.6 cm (25 1/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Necklace
Peru
1951.176polished stone beadsOverall: 48.2 cm (19 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Plaque
Argentina, La Aguada, 7th-10th Century
1991.164carved and polished marbleOverall: 12.8 x 14 cm (5 1/16 x 5 1/2 in.)James Albert and Mary Gardiner Ford Memorial FundCCCC0
Vessel with Peccary
Central Andes, North Coast, Chongoyape, Formative period
2008.33ceramicOverall: 17.8 x 12.7 x 11.4 cm (7 x 5 x 4 1/2 in.)The Jane B. Tripp Charitable Lead Annuity TrustCCCC0
Wari-style Vessels
Peru, modern, 20th century
1955.173potteryOverall: 36.3 x 23.3 cm (14 5/16 x 9 3/16 in.); vessel only: 14.7 x 11.9 cm (5 13/16 x 4 11/16 in.); Vessel: 14.7 x 10.4 cm (5 13/16 x 4 1/8 in.)Gift of William R. CarlisleCCCC0
Mask Ornament
Peru, Moche or Recuay, 1st-6th Century
1956.85cut and hammered goldOverall: 27.4 x 38.8 cm (10 13/16 x 15 1/4 in.)In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Humphreys, gift of their daughter HelenCCCC0
Vase with Trophy-heads and Warriors
Peru, South Coast, Nasca, 5th-7th Century
1930.728earthenware with colored slipsOverall: 19.4 x 14 cm (7 5/8 x 5 1/2 in.)James Albert Ford Memorial FundCCCC0
Bottle
Peru, Chimu, 4th-5th Century
1919.630potteryOverall: 24 x 15.5 cm (9 7/16 x 6 1/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. J. Livingstone TaylorCCCC0
Reindeer
Peru, Ica Valley
1945.128silverOverall: 4.8 x 3 x 4.6 cm (1 7/8 x 1 3/16 x 1 13/16 in.)James Albert Ford Memorial FundCCCC0
Plaque
Peru, North Coast, late Chimú Culture, 14th-15th century
1945.181bronzeOverall: 13.8 x 7.8 cm (5 7/16 x 3 1/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Plaque
Peru, North Coast, late Chimú Culture, 14th-15th century
1945.182bronzeOverall: 15.3 x 9.4 cm (6 x 3 11/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Bird
Peru, North Coast, Chimú Culture, 13th-15th century
1945.185bronzeOverall: 3.9 x 2.3 x 5 cm (1 9/16 x 7/8 x 1 15/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Bird Ornament
North coast of Peru, Cupisnique Style, 9th-6th Century BC
1946.230shell with stone inlayOverall: 3.9 x 3.9 cm (1 9/16 x 1 9/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Vessel
Peru, Chimú, 14th century
1920.260black wareOverall: 18.7 x 11.9 x 16.2 cm (7 3/8 x 4 11/16 x 6 3/8 in.)Gift of Dr. Arthur P. GinnCCCC0
Carved Board
Peru, South Coast, Ica Valley, 15th-16th century
1950.411woodOverall: 19.8 cm (7 13/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Bottle
Peru, Chimú, 900-1470
1919.633black wareOverall: 16 x 14.2 x 20.2 cm (6 5/16 x 5 9/16 x 7 15/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. J. Livingstone TaylorCCCC0
Bottle
Peru, Mochica
1930.623potteryOverall: 29.4 x 15.3 x 19 cm (11 9/16 x 6 x 7 1/2 in.)Gift of Guerdon S. HoldenCCCC0
Vase
Peru, South Coast, Nasca
1930.726potteryOverall: 14.5 x 14.7 cm (5 11/16 x 5 13/16 in.)James Albert Ford Memorial FundCCCC0
Necklace
Peru
1945.118polished stone beadsGift of John WiseCCCC0
Seated Figurine
Peru, Inca, 15th-16th century
1945.122stoneOverall: 3.5 x 1.8 x 1.8 cm (1 3/8 x 11/16 x 11/16 in.)In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Humphreys, gift of their daughter HelenCCCC0
Knife
Peru, Inca Culture, 15th-16th century
1945.178bronzeHandle: 10.2 x 1.7 cm (4 x 11/16 in.); Blade: 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Knife
Peru, Inca Culture, 15th-16th century
1945.179bronzeHandle: 8.5 x 3.4 cm (3 3/8 x 1 5/16 in.); Blade: 3.2 cm (1 1/4 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Knife
Peru, Inca Culture, 15th-16th century
1945.180bronzeHandle: 8 x 1.8 cm (3 1/8 x 11/16 in.); Blade: 4.1 cm (1 5/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Figure
Peru, Lambayeque
1945.183silverOverall: 6 x 1.6 cm (2 3/8 x 5/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Figure
Peru, Lambayeque
1945.184silverOverall: 5.8 x 2.2 cm (2 5/16 x 7/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Macaw
Peru, North Coast, Sicán or Chimú, 9th-15th Century
1945.32gold alloyOverall: 3 x 3.1 x 3.1 cm (1 3/16 x 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Bowl
Peru, South Coast, Nasca, Florescent
1961.196earthenwareOverall: 8.7 x 13.3 cm (3 7/16 x 5 1/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. Byers HaysCCCC0
Stirrup Jar with Monkey and Three Fruits
Peru, North Coast
1980.304red earthenware decorated with cream-colored slip and brown pigmentOverall: 20.4 x 19 x 14.6 cm (8 1/16 x 7 1/2 x 5 3/4 in.)Gift of Rabbi and Mrs. Daniel Jeremy SilverCCCC0
Stirrup Spouted Vessel of Feline Form
Peru, Mochica
1981.17red earthenware decorated with cream-colored slip and brown pigmentOverall: 19.3 x 9.7 x 21 cm (7 5/8 x 3 13/16 x 8 1/4 in.)Gift of Rabbi and Mrs. Daniel Jeremy SilverCCCC0
Frog Ornament
Peru, Moche, 1st-9th Century
1955.178shell, stone, goldOverall: 3.6 x 10.7 x 10.6 cm (1 7/16 x 4 3/16 x 4 3/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Bottle
Peru, Chimu, 3rd-4th Century
1919.631potteryOverall: 23.2 x 11.7 x 11.6 cm (9 1/8 x 4 5/8 x 4 9/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. J. Livingstone TaylorCCCC0
Vase
Peru, Nasca style (100 BC-AD 700)
1919.637potteryOverall: 18.2 x 16.1 x 15.9 cm (7 3/16 x 6 5/16 x 6 1/4 in.)Gift of Mrs. J. Livingstone TaylorCCCC0
Vase
Peru, Nasca style (100 BC-AD 700)
1919.649potteryOverall: 17.3 x 13 cm (6 13/16 x 5 1/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. J. Livingstone TaylorCCCC0
Vase
Peru, Mochica
1930.624potteryOverall: 17.7 x 15.4 x 15.7 cm (6 15/16 x 6 1/16 x 6 3/16 in.)Gift of Guerdon S. HoldenCCCC0
Bottle
Peru, Mochica
1930.625potteryOverall: 18.4 x 10.6 x 13.7 cm (7 1/4 x 4 3/16 x 5 3/8 in.)Gift of Guerdon S. HoldenCCCC0
Mirror
Peru
1940.508wood and ironOverall: 8.6 x 6.1 x 2 cm (3 3/8 x 2 3/8 x 13/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Vessel with Condor and Human Head
Peru, Tiwanaku style, 400-1000
1949.558potteryOverall: 10.4 x 5.5 x 10.5 cm (4 1/8 x 2 3/16 x 4 1/8 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Spear-Thrower
Peru, South Coast?, Middle Horizon?, 6th-10th Century?; modern assembly of ancient parts?
1953.271wood, metal, bone, thread, sinewOverall: 52.8 cm (20 13/16 in.)Gift of John WiseCCCC0
Frog Pendant
Peru, Moche, 3rd-8th Century
1955.375goldOverall: 2.3 cm (7/8 in.)Gift of W. J. GordonCCCC0
Pair of Ear Ornaments
Peru, Moche, 3rd-6th century
1955.81incised boneEach: 13 x 2 cm (5 1/8 x 13/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Figural Flask
Peru, North Coast, Lambayeque Valley, Sicán or Chimú, 9th-15th Century
1956.362hammered and embossed gold alloyOverall: 8.7 x 4.2 cm (3 7/16 x 1 5/8 in.)James Albert Ford Memorial FundCCCC0
Vase with Procession of Warriors
Peru, South Coast, Nasca, 4th-7th Century
1957.142earthenware with colored slipsDiameter: 15 x 11.4 cm (5 7/8 x 4 1/2 in.); Overall: 15 cm (5 7/8 in.)Gift of William R. CarlisleCCCC0
Drinking Vessel with Handle
Argentina, Cienga Culture, early 7th Century
1968.243earthenwareDiameter: 16 cm (6 5/16 in.); Overall: 12.8 x 20 cm (5 1/16 x 7 7/8 in.)Gift of Katherine C. WhiteCCCC0
Two-Handled Bowl
Argentina, Santamariana Culture, 11th-15th century
1968.244earthenwareDiameter: 25 cm (9 13/16 in.); Overall: 13.4 x 26.9 cm (5 1/4 x 10 9/16 in.)Gift of Katherine C. WhiteCCCC0
Male Feline-Shaped Container
Peru, North Coast, Moche style(?) (50-800)
1973.164cast copper alloyOverall: 7.7 x 10.2 cm (3 1/16 x 4 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Bird
Peru, Chimú (?), 10th-13th century
1973.224silverOverall: 2.9 cm (1 1/8 in.)Gift of Stuart P. Anderson and Charles B. Cohn in honor of Tatiana A. ProskouriakoffCCCC0
Funeral Urn
Peru, Chimu
1916.909black wareDiameter: 15.6 cm (6 1/8 in.); Overall: 12.5 x 14.1 x 17.2 cm (4 15/16 x 5 9/16 x 6 3/4 in.)Gift of M. Van V. LloydCCCC0
Bottle
Peru, Pachacamac, Tiwanaku style, 400-1000
1917.65potteryOverall: 19.6 x 16.1 cm (7 11/16 x 6 5/16 in.)Gift of Dr. and Mrs. John LowmanCCCC0
Bottle Vase
Peru, Chimú, late 14th-early 15th Century
1920.256black wareOverall: 18.8 x 14 x 12.2 cm (7 3/8 x 5 1/2 x 4 13/16 in.)Gift of Dr. Arthur P. GinnCCCC0
Bottle Vase
Peru, Chimú, 13th-14th century
1920.257black wareOverall: 12.3 x 9.5 cm (4 13/16 x 3 3/4 in.)Gift of Dr. Arthur P. GinnCCCC0
Vessel
Peru, Chimú, 14th century
1920.259black wareOverall: 14.6 x 16.7 x 10.2 cm (5 3/4 x 6 9/16 x 4 in.)Gift of Dr. Arthur P. GinnCCCC0
Vessel with Bird Designs
Peru, South Coast, Middle Horizon
1990.224pottery with burnished, colored slipsDiameter: 12.6 x 14.1 cm (4 15/16 x 5 9/16 in.); Overall: 12.5 cm (4 15/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Vase
Peru, Tiwanaku style, 400-1000
1917.86potteryOverall: 13.2 x 8.6 x 8.2 cm (5 3/16 x 3 3/8 x 3 1/4 in.)Gift of Bernard B. GivenCCCC0
Bottle
Peru, Chimú, 14th century
1919.638potteryOverall: 12.8 cm (5 1/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. J. Livingstone TaylorCCCC0
Bottle
Peru, Pachacamac, 9th-12th Century
1919.640potteryOverall: 16.8 x 13.4 x 12.7 cm (6 5/8 x 5 1/4 x 5 in.)Gift of Mrs. J. Livingstone TaylorCCCC0
Bottle
Peru, Chimú, 9th-15th Century
1919.641potteryOverall: 40.1 x 25.7 x 23.5 cm (15 13/16 x 10 1/8 x 9 1/4 in.)Gift of Mrs. J. Livingstone TaylorCCCC0
Bottle
Peru, Chimú, 14th century
1919.642potteryOverall: 18.2 x 28.3 x 13.9 cm (7 3/16 x 11 1/8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. J. Livingstone TaylorCCCC0
Bowl
Peru, South Coast, 10th-11th century
1919.644potteryOverall: 8.1 x 12.3 cm (3 3/16 x 4 13/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. J. Livingstone TaylorCCCC0
Vase
Peru, Huacho Ware?, early 9th Century
1919.646black wareOverall: 17.6 x 20.1 x 12.5 cm (6 15/16 x 7 15/16 x 4 15/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. J. Livingstone TaylorCCCC0
Bottle
Peru, 20th century
1919.652potteryOverall: 10.3 x 7.8 x 12.6 cm (4 1/16 x 3 1/16 x 4 15/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. J. Livingstone TaylorCCCC0
Bottle
Peru, 20th century
1919.653potteryOverall: 10.5 x 13.1 cm (4 1/8 x 5 3/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. J. Livingstone TaylorCCCC0
Fragment
Peru, Inca, 1400-1532 AD
1921.1717potteryOverall: 1.2 x 10.5 x 7.5 cm (1/2 x 4 1/8 x 2 15/16 in.)Gift of W. A. PriceCCCC0
Fragment
Peru, Inka, 1400-1532 AD
1921.1718potteryOverall: 11.8 x 9.3 x 1.3 cm (4 5/8 x 3 11/16 x 1/2 in.)Gift of W. A. PriceCCCC0
Fragment
Peru, Inka, 1400-1532 AD
1921.1719potteryOverall: 0.7 x 10.2 x 9 cm (1/4 x 4 x 3 9/16 in.)Gift of W. A. PriceCCCC0
Urn or Jug
Peru, 16th century
1944.465potteryOverall: 28 x 18.5 x 15.5 cm (11 x 7 5/16 x 6 1/8 in.)Gift of John WiseCCCC0
Necklace
Peru
1949.559gold and turquoiseThe Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Feline Holding Human Figure
Peru, North Coast, Moche Culture, 2nd-6th Century
1954.130banded travertineOverall: 6.2 x 2.8 cm (2 7/16 x 1 1/8 in.)Gift of John WiseCCCC0
Handle of a Throwing Stick
Peru, South Coast, Tiwanaku style, 400-1000
1954.389boneOverall: 7.7 x 3 cm (3 1/16 x 1 3/16 in.)James Albert Ford Memorial FundCCCC0
Necklace with Lizards
Peru, Moche, 6th-9th Century
1955.56stoneOverall: 3.6 x 23.8 cm (1 7/16 x 9 3/8 in.)In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Humphreys, gift of their daughter HelenCCCC0
Crouching Feline
Peru, Wari (?), 6th-10th Century
1955.58stone, turquoiseDiameter: 4 cm (1 9/16 in.); Overall: 7 x 2.3 cm (2 3/4 x 7/8 in.)In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Humphreys, gift of their daughter HelenCCCC0
Cup with Head
Peru, North-Central Coast(?), 9th-10th Century
1958.190woodOverall: 10.8 cm (4 1/4 in.)James Albert Ford Memorial FundCCCC0
Bottle with Figure in Relief
Peru, probably Chiclaya, Chimú, 13th-15th century
1959.333black wareOverall: 21.5 x 16.3 x 14.5 cm (8 7/16 x 6 7/16 x 5 11/16 in.)Gift of William Ellery GreeneCCCC0
Disk
Peru, Nasca(?)
1990.226hammered and cut gold with repoussé designDiameter: 12.4 cm (4 7/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Bowl
Peru, Shipibo, 20th century
1998.25earthenwareOverall: 10.8 x 20.5 cm (4 1/4 x 8 1/16 in.)Gift of Irene D. Goldhamer©