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Chimu Shark Effigy Trumpet - PF.1336
Origin: Northern Coast of Peru
Circa: 800
AD
to 1200
AD
Catalogue: V5
Collection: Pre-Columbian
Style: Chimu
Medium: Terracotta
$2,400.00
Location: United States
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| Description |
The people of ancient Peru had a deep
appreciation for the animals who shared their
world. The fate of mankind frequently depended
on the benevolent will of the beasts, who
embodied the gods and spirits of nature. As in
many cultures through the ages, the habits and
characters of animals were identified with those
of humans. Warriors especially sought to link
themselves with fierce, swift, and strong
creatures. This fascinating tubular object, one of
a pair, depicts a shark with open jaws. It may
have served as a kind of trumpet, used to amplify
the voice on the battelfield. Its mystery adds to
its appeal. Its exact function has been lost in the
mists of time, but its power over the imagination
is undeniable. L. 20.2cm(8IN)
- (PF.1336)
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