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Superb Chimu/Inka Recumbent Llama Stirrup Vessel browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Regional Art:Americas:Pre Columbian:Pottery: Pre AD 1000: item # 807122
Apolonia Ancient Art 290 Fillmore St. #D Denver, CO. 80206 303-321-7351 gallery Guest Book $1,825.00 |
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| This superb ceramic is in the form of a recumbent llama. This piece is from the Chimu/Inka period that dates circa 1470-1532 A.D. This period began with the conquest of the Chimu empire by the Inka circa 1470 A.D., and the period ended with the conquest of the Inka empire at the hands of Pizarro circa 1532 A.D. The Inka retained the Chimu craftsman, who produced remarkable ceramics, textiles, and metal work. This ceramic is relatively scarce, as the rise and fall of the Inka empire covered a span of only ninety years. This ceramic depicts a llama, which for the Inka, was the key component for the success of their empire. The Inka used llamas in transporting goods over great distances throughout their mountain empire, and the llama proved to be a very durable creature in this regard. This ceramic is made from a light brown clay, and has a red-orange color with tan highlights. The Chimu produced mostly blackware ceramics, but with the conquest of the Inka, they began to produce ceramics that were mostly red-orange in color and had black and white line design colors. (For other examples see "Pre-Columbian Art of South America" by Alan Lapiner, Abrams Pub. New York, 1976, no. 704-706.) The piece offered here has black line design elements that are centered over the belly of the llama, in addition to the central tan colored highlight which is seen here, and in addition, this tan color highlight is seen on the arched section of the stirrup handle. There is also a small and charming little primate that is seen at the junction of the stirrup handle, and this is the hallmark of many Chimu ceramics. The recumbent llama may also be in a state of gestation, and this may be why the rounded belly of the llama has the tan highlighted color. (For another example of this piece see "Chimu" by Jose Antonio de Lavalle, Banco De Credito Del Peru En La Cultura Pub., Lima, Peru, 1987, page 114.) This piece is intact with no repair/restoration and is approximately 8.25 inches high. This piece has some light brown burnishing and very minor glaze loss, and is in superb condition. A charming piece that best represents the Inka empire. Ex: Private CA. collection. Ex: Arte Textil, San Francisco, CA. I certify that this piece is authentic as to date, culture, and condition: | ||
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