Moche Water Dipper
Moche Water Dipper
This Moche Water Dipper, or Chanchero, depicts a prisoner of war on its back side with a rope around his neck, inflamed genitals, in a humbled position with his weapons laying beside him on the ground. The handle features an open mouthed puma, which extends 4 1/2 inches from the vessel, which measures approximately 7 3/4 inches in diameter. The opening is approximately 2 1/4 inches on top side. Although this is known a s a water dipper, I have heard the piece was actually used to divide equal portions of grain. Appears intact without restoration. Minor wear to paint. Beautiful condition.
Moche
Water Dipper
$1150 to buy