| Site: Nasca | | Clados Number: 382 | | Culture: Nasca | | Description: double spout bottle, C-60071, M.N.A.A.H.-Lima. | | Chronological Era: Early Intermediate Period (EIP), Nasca 7 Phase. | | Iconographic Features: battle scene depicting Mythical Monkey (?) with human head and running profile warrior who carries a trophy head. They are surrounded by Rayed Faces (One-Eyed Rayed Face), carrying cords and fishes. Fishes indicating a battle close to a river. Association with (modelled version of a) Surrounded Feline Head consisting of a feline head framed by four striped arms. It upholds a reed boat on which a naked woman (of the Principal Couple?) lies. Interpretation of Surrounded Feline Head as celestial body. | | Related Themes: Click link to see related item(s) CL 145, 376, 377, 378, 379, 381 | |
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