Vessel
Nasca
Peru, south coast
100 B.C.E. – 800 C.E.
Ceramic
L: 18.50 cm, H: 24 cm, D: 18.50 cm.
Origin: As stated in the Brief History Page, the Nasca region was famous for the master craftsman of ceramics and pottery. This vessel is an original Nasca vessel.
History: This vessel was found on the southern coast of Peru. It is dated 100 B.C.E. – 800 C.E.
This item is relevant to discovering a world of indigenous peoples who have little to no written records. Through vessels such as this, we can learn the way of life for the Andean people. Because we have vessels like this one to analyze, we can also discern the different designs and materials used to create such pieces. This enables us to understand the work ethic and labor of the Andean people. Another relevant part of this item is that it is displayed in the Fowler Museum in California. The collection of ceramics at the museum allows tourists an inside look at the intriguing world of the Andeans.
I specifically chose to include this piece, because of its design. The design is of a figure offering an object which resembles a snake to someone else who resembles a huaca of some sort. I think this represents complementarity because of the relationship between the two figures.
( http://fowler.ucla.edu/collections/andean-ceramics?page=1 )