Mold-Made Figurine Wrapped in Wool String Possibly 100 - 600

This small, mold-made figurine from the Moche culture of ancient Peru is a striking example of their artistic skill. Dated to sometime between 100 and 600 CE, the figurine depicts a human figure with a distinct hairstyle and stylized features, wrapped entirely in wool string. The figure's small size and intricate details suggest it may have been a personal object, perhaps a talisman or a representation of a deity. The use of wool string, a material commonly associated with textiles and clothing in the Moche culture, further adds to the object's unique and intriguing nature.