Masque anthropomorphe, ca. 300 av. J.-C. jusqu'à 300 ap. J.-C. · Pérou, Moche, Loma Negra · ID: 3046864
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Provenance
Alan C. Lapiner, Art of the Four Corners Gallery, New York, USAParke-Bernet, New York, 8 April 1972, Lot 93
American Private Collection, New York City
Description
copper, original surface with a green cupric oxide patination, custom mount
The Moche people were among the most skilled and innovative metal smiths in the Americas. The Moche valued copper highly and placed copper items in important burials.
Remarques
This object is subject to the UNESCO Cultural Heritage Protection Act. Export documents are required for export (subjected to a fee).