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Object Number 2002.1.1918
Display Title Jar in female form
Descriptions
Object Description Jar in human female form with molded face, ears, protruding breasts and genitals; red and black geometric designs on a white ground cover most of vessel, including face; black hair; lower portion of vessel solid red. One of a pair with
Inventory Description Jar, anthropomorphic female with prominent genitals, polychrome geometric design
Classification
  • Jar
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Shipibo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 64.5 x 35 cm (25 3/8 x 13 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2002.1.1918

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