Double Spout Vessel Depicting Costumed Figure Wearing Feline Mask by Nazca

Double Spout Vessel Depicting Costumed Figure Wearing Feline Mask c. 180 - 500

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ceramic, inorganic-material

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3d sculpting

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circular oval feature

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egg art

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war

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ceramic

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jewelry design

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round design

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vessel

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food illustration

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stoneware

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inorganic-material

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latin-american

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metallic object render

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cartoon carciture

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disk design

Dimensions: 20.3 × 17.5 cm (8 × 6 7/8 in.)

Copyright: Public Domain

This ceramic double spout vessel depicting a costumed figure wearing a feline mask was made by the Nazca people of ancient Peru. The Nazca were renowned for their intricate textiles and ceramics, which often depicted complex mythological and religious imagery. The feline, such as the one depicted on this vessel, was a powerful symbol in Andean cultures, associated with strength, agility, and the supernatural. It would have been important within the ritual life of the community. The vessel's design and function suggest that it was likely used in ceremonial contexts, perhaps involving the consumption of liquids with ritual significance. The double spout and bridge handle are characteristic of Nazca pottery, allowing for easy pouring and sharing during communal gatherings. Archaeological research, combined with ethnohistorical sources, helps us to reconstruct the social and religious practices of the Nazca people, and to understand the symbolic meaning of objects like this vessel within their cultural context.

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