Chancay Pottery Effigy Llama Figure buddhism splayed foot

splayed foot

were produced in large quantities

100–200 AD

Hayley Saul

Age-related heavy wear and signs of significant ceremonial use

Chancay Pottery Effigy Llama Figure buddhism splayed footPre Columbian Era, Chancay Culture, 10001470 AD, Peru This magnificent hand modeled pottery effigy, depicting a standing llama, exemplifies the distinctive ceramic traditions of the Chancay culture. Crafted from gritty clay and left unpolished, the figure features an erect head, pointed ears, and a raised tail, supported by four sturdy knob feet with stubby legs. The surface is adorned with slightly curving horizontal stripes, rendered in a rich