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CA. A.D. 200 - 500
Details
MIDDLE MOCHICA PORTRAIT HEAD
CA. A.D. 200 - 500
the youthful warrior gazing forward, with smooth rounded cheeks tattooed and thin lips closed, his hair in two tresses at the back and encircled by an elaborate headband, composed of a splayed jaguar with large paws open and projecting from the sides, and snarling with ears perked, painted in cream and reddish brown.
Height 10 in. (25.5 cm.)
CA. A.D. 200 - 500
the youthful warrior gazing forward, with smooth rounded cheeks tattooed and thin lips closed, his hair in two tresses at the back and encircled by an elaborate headband, composed of a splayed jaguar with large paws open and projecting from the sides, and snarling with ears perked, painted in cream and reddish brown.
Height 10 in. (25.5 cm.)
Further details
Cf. Moche Portraits, fig. 5.18