Nazca Stirrup-Spout Bottle with Costumed Ritual Performer palestine ring money such as this

ring money such as this example was used throughout Celtic territories

Accession Number: 1856

and in honouring the deaths of important clan leaders

carving wood

with contributions by Ham Soon-seop

Nazca Stirrup-Spout Bottle with Costumed Ritual Performer palestine ring money such as thisPre Columbian era, Nazca civilization, Middle Nazca (phase 5), c. 450550 AD, Peru. This absolutely gorgeous hand built double spouted bridge bottle, dating to the Early Intermediate period, is a stunning testament to ancient Peruvian artistry. Depicting a costumed ritual performer adorned with a feline mask and serpent like attire, the figure carries weapons and trophy headssymbols associated with kingship and human sacrifice. The performer also