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Ica Valley Collection

The Ica Valley, located in Peru, is a treasure trove of ancient artifacts that offer a glimpse into the rich history and artistic prowess of its unknown creators

Background imageIca Valley Collection: Double-Spouted Orangeware Bottle, 650 / 150 B. C. Creator: Unknown

Double-Spouted Orangeware Bottle, 650 / 150 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Double-Spouted Orangeware Bottle, 650/150 B.C. Paracas, possibly Cerro Blanco, Ocucaje area, Ica Valley, Peru

Background imageIca Valley Collection: Jar with Abstract Human Face Painted on Shoulder, 650 / 150 B. C. Creator: Unknown

Jar with Abstract Human Face Painted on Shoulder, 650 / 150 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Jar with Abstract Human Face Painted on Shoulder, 650/150 B.C. Ica Valley, Peru

Background imageIca Valley Collection: Vessel with Abstract Feline and Falcon-Head Spout, 650 / 150 B. C. Creator: Unknown

Vessel with Abstract Feline and Falcon-Head Spout, 650 / 150 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Vessel with Abstract Feline and Falcon-Head Spout, 650/150 B.C. Paracas, Ocucaje area, Ica Valley, Peru

Background imageIca Valley Collection: Lime Container with Snake Skin Wrapping, A. D. 1000 / 1470. Creator: Unknown

Lime Container with Snake Skin Wrapping, A. D. 1000 / 1470. Creator: Unknown
Lime Container with Snake Skin Wrapping, A.D. 1000/1470

Background imageIca Valley Collection: Incised Container for Lime with Monkey Stopper, A. D. 1000 / 1470. Creator: Unknown

Incised Container for Lime with Monkey Stopper, A. D. 1000 / 1470. Creator: Unknown
Incised Container for Lime with Monkey Stopper, A.D. 1000/1470

Background imageIca Valley Collection: Incised and Painted Container for Lime with Carved Stopper, A. D. 1000 / 1470

Incised and Painted Container for Lime with Carved Stopper, A. D. 1000 / 1470
Incised and Painted Container for Lime with Carved Stopper, A.D. 1000/1470

Background imageIca Valley Collection: Vessel with Abstract Feline Mask and Bird-Head Spout, 650 / 150 B. C. Creator: Unknown

Vessel with Abstract Feline Mask and Bird-Head Spout, 650 / 150 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Vessel with Abstract Feline Mask and Bird-Head Spout, 650/150 B.C

Background imageIca Valley Collection: Bottle with Incised Geometric Figure, 650 / 150 B. C. Creator: Unknown

Bottle with Incised Geometric Figure, 650 / 150 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Bottle with Incised Geometric Figure, 650/150 B.C

Background imageIca Valley Collection: Negative-Painted Spotted Vessel with Bird-Head Spout, 650 / 150 B. C. Creator: Unknown

Negative-Painted Spotted Vessel with Bird-Head Spout, 650 / 150 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Negative-Painted Spotted Vessel with Bird-Head Spout, 650/150 B.C

Background imageIca Valley Collection: Corn Popper with Incised Geometric Motif, 650 / 150 B. C. Creator: Unknown

Corn Popper with Incised Geometric Motif, 650 / 150 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Corn Popper with Incised Geometric Motif, 650/150 B.C

Background imageIca Valley Collection: Bowl with Incised and Painted Zigzag Motif, 650 / 150 B. C. Creator: Unknown

Bowl with Incised and Painted Zigzag Motif, 650 / 150 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Bowl with Incised and Painted Zigzag Motif, 650/150 B.C

Background imageIca Valley Collection: Bowl Incised and Painted with Interlocking Geometric Band, 650 / 150 B. C. Creator: Unknown

Bowl Incised and Painted with Interlocking Geometric Band, 650 / 150 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Bowl Incised and Painted with Interlocking Geometric Band, 650/150 B.C

Background imageIca Valley Collection: Breastplate, A. D. 1200 / 1400. Creator: Unknown

Breastplate, A. D. 1200 / 1400. Creator: Unknown
Breastplate, A.D. 1200/1400

Background imageIca Valley Collection: Double Spout and Bridge Vessel Depicting Incised and Painted Abstract Feline Face

Double Spout and Bridge Vessel Depicting Incised and Painted Abstract Feline Face, 650/150 B.C

Background imageIca Valley Collection: Bowl Depicting Incised and Painted Abstract Crouching Figure, 650 / 150 B. C

Bowl Depicting Incised and Painted Abstract Crouching Figure, 650 / 150 B. C
Bowl Depicting Incised and Painted Abstract Crouching Figure, 650/150 B.C

Background imageIca Valley Collection: Double Spout and Bridge Vessel in the Form of a Ridged Gourd, 650 / 150 B. C

Double Spout and Bridge Vessel in the Form of a Ridged Gourd, 650 / 150 B. C
Double Spout and Bridge Vessel in the Form of a Ridged Gourd, 650/150 B.C

Background imageIca Valley Collection: Blackware Plate with Fish Incised in Interior, 500 / 150 B. C. Creator: Unknown

Blackware Plate with Fish Incised in Interior, 500 / 150 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Blackware Plate with Fish Incised in Interior, 500/150 B.C

Background imageIca Valley Collection: Bottle with Incised Feline Tooth Motif Around Neck, 650 / 150 B. C. Creator: Unknown

Bottle with Incised Feline Tooth Motif Around Neck, 650 / 150 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Bottle with Incised Feline Tooth Motif Around Neck, 650/150 B.C

Background imageIca Valley Collection: Bowl with Anthropomorphic Figure, 650 / 150 B. C. Creator: Unknown

Bowl with Anthropomorphic Figure, 650 / 150 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Bowl with Anthropomorphic Figure, 650/150 B.C

Background imageIca Valley Collection: Balance-Beam Scale Insided with Bird, Fish and Geometric Motifs, A. D. 1000 / 1470

Balance-Beam Scale Insided with Bird, Fish and Geometric Motifs, A. D. 1000 / 1470
Balance-Beam Scale Insided with Bird, Fish and Geometric Motifs, A.D. 1000/1470

Background imageIca Valley Collection: Strap-Handled Vessel in the Form of a Bird with Abstract Pattern on Body, 650 / 150 B. C

Strap-Handled Vessel in the Form of a Bird with Abstract Pattern on Body, 650 / 150 B. C
Strap-Handled Vessel in the Form of a Bird with Abstract Pattern on Body, 650/150 B.C

Background imageIca Valley Collection: Double Spout Vessel with Incised and Painted Abstract Feline Head, 650 / 150 B. C

Double Spout Vessel with Incised and Painted Abstract Feline Head, 650 / 150 B. C
Double Spout Vessel with Incised and Painted Abstract Feline Head, 650/150 B.C

Background imageIca Valley Collection: Ear Ornaments with Ibis, A. D. 1200 / 1450. Creator: Unknown

Ear Ornaments with Ibis, A. D. 1200 / 1450. Creator: Unknown
Ear Ornaments with Ibis, A.D. 1200/1450

Background imageIca Valley Collection: Double Spout and Bridge Bottel Painted with Cream and Orange Slips, 650 / 150 B. C

Double Spout and Bridge Bottel Painted with Cream and Orange Slips, 650 / 150 B. C
Double Spout and Bridge Bottel Painted with Cream and Orange Slips, 650/150 B.C

Background imageIca Valley Collection: Pair of Beakers Depicting Birds in a Cornfield, A. D. 1100 / 1438. Creator: Unknown

Pair of Beakers Depicting Birds in a Cornfield, A. D. 1100 / 1438. Creator: Unknown
Pair of Beakers Depicting Birds in a Cornfield, A.D. 1100/1438

Background imageIca Valley Collection: Tunic with Double-headed Serpents, 400-200 BC. Creator: Unknown

Tunic with Double-headed Serpents, 400-200 BC. Creator: Unknown
Tunic with Double-headed Serpents, 400-200 BC. Gauze weave was used to pattern this lovely, subtle tunic with interlocking

Background imageIca Valley Collection: Two Textile Fragment with Fanged Heads, 500-200 BC. Creator: Unknown

Two Textile Fragment with Fanged Heads, 500-200 BC. Creator: Unknown
Two Textile Fragment with Fanged Heads, 500-200 BC. These two rare fragments, of equal size and mounted side-by-side, each feature fanged heads that are connected by a vertical fanged mouth band

Background imageIca Valley Collection: Nazca Mummies, Ica, Peru, 2015. Creator: Luis Rosendo

Nazca Mummies, Ica, Peru, 2015. Creator: Luis Rosendo
Nazca Mummy. The Nazca culture (also Nasca) was the archaeological culture that flourished from c.?100 BC to 800 AD beside the arid

Background imageIca Valley Collection: Tunic Double-headed Serpents 400-200 BC Peru

Tunic Double-headed Serpents 400-200 BC Peru
Tunic with Double-headed Serpents, 400-200 BC. Peru, South Coast, Ica Valley, Ocucaje site?, Paracas people (700 BC - AD 1). Cotton; gauze; overall: 136.5 x 65.4 cm (53 3/4 x 25 3/4 in.)

Background imageIca Valley Collection: Tunic, 400-200 BC. Creator: Unknown

Tunic, 400-200 BC. Creator: Unknown
Tunic, 400-200 BC. The striking, large-scale figure shown on this tunic has an elaborate, monkey-like tail as well as head appendages that mark the creature as supernatural


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The Ica Valley, located in Peru, is a treasure trove of ancient artifacts that offer a glimpse into the rich history and artistic prowess of its unknown creators. Among these remarkable finds are the Double-Spouted Orangeware Bottle and Jar with Abstract Human Face Painted on Shoulder, both dating back to 650 / 150 B. C. These vessels showcase intricate designs and skilled craftsmanship that leave us in awe of their creators' talent. The abstract feline and falcon-head spout adorning another vessel from the same period further exemplify the mastery of form and symbolism prevalent during this era. Moving forward in time to A. D. 1000 / 1470, we encounter Lime Containers with Snake Skin Wrapping and Monkey Stopper as well as an Incised and Painted Container for Lime with Carved Stopper. These containers not only served practical purposes but also displayed exquisite artistry through their incised patterns, painted motifs, and attention to detail. Another noteworthy piece from this period is the Vessel with Abstract Feline Mask and Bird-Head Spout. Its fusion of animalistic features showcases a harmonious blend between nature's elements—an artistic representation deeply rooted in ancient beliefs. Returning to earlier times, we find a Bottle with Incised Geometric Figure alongside a Negative-Painted Spotted Vessel with Bird-Head Spout—both displaying geometric patterns that speak volumes about mathematical precision combined with aesthetic sensibility. The Corn Popper with Incised Geometric Motif adds yet another layer to our understanding of Ica Valley's culture—a testament to their culinary practices intertwined seamlessly within their artistic expressions. Lastly, we come across Bowls adorned with various motifs such as zigzags or interlocking geometric bands—each stroke meticulously carved or painted onto the surface—a testament to the dedication put forth by these anonymous artisans who sought beauty even in everyday objects like bowls.