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Pre-Columbian Erotic Art : Vicus Double-Spouted Stirrup Bottle With Phallus
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Vicus Double-Spouted Stirrup Bottle With Phallus - PF.3381
Origin: Peru (North Coast)
Circa: 300
BC
to 300
AD
Dimensions:
8" (20.3cm) high
Collection: Pre-Columbian
Medium: Terracotta
$7,500.00
Location: United States
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| Description |
To date, the Vicus style is something of an
enigma. It appears to have been extremely
limited, both geographically and temporally. Its
vessel forms and iconographic motifs are similar
to those of the better known Moche style, yet its
color, modeling, and surface decoration seems
more Ecuadorian. As further archaeological
information becomes available, it will be
interesting to reconstruct the precise
antecedents of the Vicus style, and to determine
its role in the evolution of the Peruvian ceramic
tradition. Until then, we can sit back and enjoy
the pure visual aesthetics of these fascinating
vessels.
This is a very interesting vessel, which creatively
displays to us the extraordinary organ of the
male species. It symbolizes the perpetuation of
life and active power! The phallus was also the
ancient symbol of the propagation of cosmic
forces. This vessel most probably held a special
liquid at one time. This special liquid would have
poured out of the phallus tip and is an accurate
representation of where the life-giving semen
would pour forth from the male. Thus, this may
have been an important ritual vessel for fertility
and abundance. During a time and place where
nudity was perfectly acceptable, this vessel did
not make people blush or giggle as it may today.
Instead, it was a divine representation of the
sacred source of fertility and power.
- (PF.3381)
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