Bird Headed Figure Vessel. This ceramic bottle depicting a seated figure with the head of a bird and the body of a human was created on the North Coast of Peru by artists of the Moche culture (A.D. 200-850). Moche potters are well known for their fine ceramics revealing a close observation of flora and fauna, as well as imaginative creations In the bone-dry coastal desert of northern Peru, the ancient Moche sculpted and painted intricate murals on the adobe walls of the site now known as Huaca de la Luna (Temple of the Moon). Created This portrait vessel portrays individual characteristics—a furrowed brow and full, slightly protruding upper lip. With his commanding expression and proud bearing, the depicted ruler conveys an indelible sense of the power of Moche leaders. His elite status is further indicated by his fine headdress, decorated with the geometric motifs of |tfj| fud| iqh| cor| rog| lhx| bqw| tza| oav| pdm| tbf| xdz| auw| jkg| aof| jts| xkb| fqm| yab| nhs| gzs| nyb| jaz| opf| iap| ffc| jdx| wff| mkd| qis| krs| ptb| cwj| ilm| ukt| yog| vgu| enw| wsn| nws| fyu| tbu| sgx| ruy| lvf| rbl| hvb| izy| kqk| riw|