Nazca Polychrome Bowl Late Nazca, ca. A.D. 600-800

of low carinated form, with a lively combat scene with two sets of warriors of light and dark skin, shown at capture and with the victor carrying the trophy-head, with discarded sashes and accoutrements surrounding, and tall feathered shields separating the scenes.

Galerie Roudillon, Paris
Acquired from the above in 1969

Jose Antonio Lavalle, Arte y Tesoros del Peru, Nazca, 1986, pg.  174

Overall excellent , not broken but minor paint losses in areas as shown.
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The graphic battle narrative may refer to the conflict of the Highland peoples subduing the Coastal populations.