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Nasca bird-man

Nasca cultureEarly intermediate

Museo Central. Banco Central de Reserva del Perú

Museo Central. Banco Central de Reserva del Perú
Lima, Peru

The depiction decorating this pottery vessel is a testament to the Nasca culture’s belief in the existence of beings with the ability to fly.
The different attributes depicted in this pottery vessel and arranged across the entire surface, appear to be those of a mythical supernatural being.

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  • Title: Nasca bird-man
  • Creator: Nasca culture
  • Date Created: Early intermediate
  • Location Created: Peru, South Coast
  • Physical Dimensions: h 19 x w 11,8 x d 18,5 cm
  • Type: Bottle
  • Rights: Museo Central
  • Medium: Modeled and painted ceramic.
Museo Central. Banco Central de Reserva del Perú

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