Chancay Pottery Effigy Llama Figure buddhism were produced in large quantities

were produced in large quantities

both for daily use and ceremonial purposes

100–200 AD

Qing Dynasty

it would have been wrapped into a mummy bundle

Chancay Pottery Effigy Llama Figure buddhism were produced in large quantitiesPre Columbian Era, Chancay Culture, 10001470 AD, Peru This magnificent hand modeled pottery effigy, depicting a standing llama, exemplifies the distinctive ceramic traditions of the Chancay culture. Crafted from gritty clay and left unpolished, the figure features an erect head, pointed ears, and a raised tail, supported by four sturdy knob feet with stubby legs. The surface is adorned with slightly curving horizontal stripes, rendered in a rich