Site: Nasca | Clados Number: 259 | Culture: Nasca | Description: cup bowl, C-11902, M.N.A.A.H.-Lima. | Chronological Era: Early Intermediate Period (EIP), Nasca 5 Phase. | Iconographic Features: Mythical Harvester (Proulx 2007, 93) wearing a conical hat, a Spondylus shell necklace, a collar made of peppers, and a tunic. Tunic is composed of crossing branches of a pepper plant and decorated with jícimas and corn cobs. The Mythical Harvester holds peppers and sweet potatoes. Ears replaced by lúcumas. Spotted facial painting imitates the surface of a corn cob. Beans attached to the hat. | |
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