Pair of Keros with Carved Feline Handles, 17th–18th century

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Pair of Keros with Carved Feline Handles, 17th–18th century, Peru, Quechua, Wood, pigmented resin inlays, H. 9 5/8 in. ( cm), Wood-Containers, Only faint traces of pigmented resin remain in the incised designs of this pair of keros. These designs show women in Andean dress holding flowers, alternating with images of a tree flanked by giant parrots

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Size: 3777px × 3253px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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