Site: Nasca | Clados Number: 285 | Culture: Nasca | Description: double spout bottle, C-09348, M.N.A.A.H.-Lima. | Chronological Era: Early Intermediate Period (EIP), Nasca 4 Phase. | Iconographic Features: Feline Face consisting of a feline head, two arms and three serpents which are attached to the head. It holds a trophy head and a human holding a club. His torso reveals sets of ribs indicating starvation. On the right Feline Hawk appears whose wings are covered with trophy heads. Interpretation of Feline Face as celestial body. | Related Themes: Click link to see related item(s) CL 94, 95, 110, 260, 281, 282, 283, 286, 287, 288, 289, 290 | |
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