Moche Ceramic Fox Jar Mochica Classic Period 1-800 DC

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This big Moche ceramic jar represents character with a human body and fox head. In Andean mythology, the fox is considered an animal that connects the worlds. Moche Art shows that it was considered a very important animal in the Moche world and mythology. These personages are sitting in the position usually assumed by the priests and their outfits express their hierarchical position.

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Size: 3201px × 4800px
Location: Museo de Arte Precolombino, Cusco, Cusco Province, Peru, South America
Photo credit: © Sabena Jane Blackbird / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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