Sherd Item Number: Sf893 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Clay sherd consisting of two hands holding a cylinder, cup-like structure hollowed at both ends. White paint over red clay with black painted outline and decoration.

History Of Use

During the interval between the Huari-Tiahuanco (ca. 600-1000 C.E.) and the Inca Empire the area divided into small regional states, in which distinctive local ceramic styles developed (Lanning). In this period (ca. 1000-1576 C.E.) the Chancay Style, known as Chancay black-on-white emerged. Frequently, Chancay forms are tall, collared two handled jars and large hollow human figures (Willey).

Cultural Context

pottery