Many objects used in Andean ritual celebrations are couples. The couple refers to an important element of Andean religiosity: the existance of an alter ego, a double, a prerogative of whom dominated the political world and the religious world.
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Title: Vase decorated with the depiction of a warrior, part of a twin set
Creator: Huari Culture
Date Created: 7th-10th century
Location Created: Peru, Highlands or Southern Coast
Physical Dimensions: h 24 cm
Type: Vase
Rights: Federico Balzarotti Collection - Museum of Cultures, Milan - PAM 1238