Wari Deity Head Vessel, South Coast region, ca. A.D. 600-1000

the dramatic face with serrated coiffure line, broad grinning mouth, large eyes highlighted by tearpaths of feline-headed serpents on the cheeks, wearing a nose-plug, and modeled with prominent bulbs trimming the sides, perhaps versions of the appendages seen on the staff deity.

Acquired by the present owner's grandfather prior to 1957
By descent in the family

Very good overall but has some small restorations/repainting to chin where discoloration shows..
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