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Exceptional Mochica I Head Pot with Ai Apaec // Peru Ca. 100-500 CE
Product Description
This is an exceptional large Mochica head pot depicting a man wearing a copper Ai Apaec jaguar teeth mask. An unusually large and very powerful example in excellent condition.
Ai apaec, also called degollador, was the chief deity of the Mochica culture, was one of their gods punishers, the most feared and adored, is also called the headsman. Ai Apaec was worshiped as the creator god, protector of the Moche, a provider of water, food and military triumphs. Aiapaec means 'doer' in Mochica language.
The most common representation of Ai Apaec is that seen in the murals of the Temples of the moon and sun (picture), which presents an anthropomorphic face with feline fangs and surrounding ocean waves.
Ai apaec was represented in several ways, depending on the period, place, and support used. In metallurgy, for example, Ai apaec is often seen as a spider with eight legs and an anthropomorphic face with jaguar fangs. In ceramics the divinity is often more anthropomorphic, usually with his head in his hands and sometimes with two snakes sprouting from his head.
Product Details
- ColorsEarthtone
- Materials
Ceramic
- Measurements
7"L x 4"W x 9"H
- OriginPeru
— Mochica I, 100-500 CE. Peru. Mint Condition, Museum Piece.
— Museum Quality
— Pre-Columbian
— Certificate of Authenticity
Shipping Information
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Shipping AvailabilityContiguous United States
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Shipping PolicyWhite Glove Delivery
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White Glove Charges$499.00 first item / $499.00 each additional ?White glove service includes delivery into the room of choice with removal of packaging. White glove service does NOT include assembly IF the item requires it.
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Ship In3-5 weeks ⓘ
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Return PolicyFinal sale, not eligible for return or cancellation
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