Sculpture of a quadruped with the head of a monkey
Other
5.0 x 7.0 cm
Museo Central. Banco Central de Reserva del Perú
vicús culture (? – ?)
Discover Vicús Culture: Peru's ancient artistry! Explore intricate ceramics, copper work & warrior sculptures from 1000-600 BCE. A glimpse into a patriarchal society & early Andean civilization.
Museo Central. Banco Central de Reserva del Perú (Lima, Peru)
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About this artwork
- Title: Sculpture of a quadruped with the head of a monkey
- Artist: vicús culture
- Original dimensions: 5.0 x 7.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Museo Central. Banco Central de Reserva del Perú
- Creative period: Other
- Corpus context: mythical creatures , ceramic tradition"
- Keywords: monkey ceramic sculpture , dog head sculpture” , “collectible ceramics”
- Color hue: Ochre to Sepia