Moche Pottery Figural Llama Stirrup Spout Bottle gurungpeople with everyday houses (tsyem) complemented

with everyday houses (tsyem) complemented by at least one men’s house (jeu)

is a remarkable collector’s item

and bamboo—stone being used for axes (kapak) and adzes

contemplative works that mirrored the era’s introspective and poetic spirit

Moche Pottery Figural Llama Stirrup Spout Bottle gurungpeople with everyday houses (tsyem) complementedPre Columbian Era, Moche culture, Moche phase II to IV, c. 200 600AD, Northern Peru. This exceptional Moche stirrup spout bottle depicts a llama carrying two saddlebags or baskets, with small bottles nestled within them, a testament to the integral role of llamas in ancient Andean society. The llama is skillfully modeled with a serene expression, distinctive perky ears, and finely detailed features. Its deep dark brown surface showcases the smooth