Chancay Pottery Canteen with Monkey jindynasty once resting on the lower

once resting on the lower abdomen

This intentional softening of the features also served a protective purpose: the Ewe believe that fully articulated facial features of powerful spirits can be dangerous to the living

Late Dynastic Period

featuring a beautifully polished greenstone blade expertly fitted into a hand-carved wooden haft

handwoven baju (short jacket) exemplifies the exceptional craftsmanship and artistry of the Kauer people of Lampung

Chancay Pottery Canteen with Monkey jindynasty once resting on the lowerPre Columbian Era, Chancay Culture, c. 10001470 AD, Peru A rare and captivating large pottery canteen from the Chancay culture, skillfully crafted in a slightly flattened ovoid form with twin curved handles flanking the neck. The vessel features a wide mouthed spout branching from a slender neckan ingenious design to reduce evaporationand is decorated with striking geometric patterns inspired by Chancay textile designs. Executed in the classic black