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Chimu Art : Chimu Rattle in the Form of a Standing Woman
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Chimu Rattle in the Form of a Standing Woman - PF.1453
Origin: Northern Coast of Peru
Circa: 800
AD
to 1200
AD
Dimensions:
7.125" (18.1cm) high
Catalogue: V5
Collection: Pre-Columbian
Style: Chimu
Medium: Terracotta
$4,800.00
Location: United States
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Depicting a woman in an attitude of reverent
prayer, this splendid rattle was once shaken at a
religious ceremony. The prominent sexuality of
the figure suggests that the rites concerned
fertility. As we shake the rattle ourselves, we can
imagine a temple courtyard filled with
worshippers, each making noise to attract the
attention of the heavens. The person who held
this instrument long ago was no doubt a woman
of similar appearance, perhaps petitioning a
goddess for children. Hearing the rhythmic
music today, we are transported to a distant
world.
- (PF.1453)
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