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Collections

Carved effigy bowl900–1200 CE

Not on view
Small carved bone or jade vessel with boat-shaped profile, covered in low-relief geometric and scroll designs, with a three-dimensional animal mask head at one end
Title
Carved effigy bowl
Culture
Wari
Place Made
Peru, Central Peru, Highlands
Date Made
900–1200 CE
Medium
Wood
Dimensions
Diameter: 6 in. (15.24 cm); 2 4/5 x 5 4/5 x 6 in. (7.112 x 14.732 x 15.24 cm)
Credit Line
Purchased with funds provided by Camilla Chandler Frost
Accession Number
M.2010.115.73
Classification
Wood
Collecting Area
Art of the Ancient Americas