Site: Nasca | Clados Number: 292 | Culture: Nasca | Description: double spout bottle, C-09956, M.N.A.A.H.-Lima. | Chronological Era: Early Intermediate Period (EIP), Nasca 5 Phase. | Iconographic Features: Rayed Face with Upturned Mouth Mask consisting of a feline face and two human arms. It wears a large mouth mask with upturned lateral elements. It holds trophy heads. Extended tongue in the shape of a killer whale/main figure devours a killer whale. It is surrounded by fishes (?) indicating water. Pampas Cat and Rayed Face appear between the sleeves. Interpretation of Rayed Face with Upturned Mouth Mask as celestial body. Same painter as in CL 291. | Related Themes: Click link to see related item(s) CL 12, 291 | |
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