{"product_id":"pre-columbian-huari-effigy-vessel-depicting-a-guinea-pig","title":"Pre-Columbian Huari Effigy Vessel Depicting a Guinea Pig","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-Columbian Huari Effigy Vessel Depicting a Guinea Pig\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeru, Huari (Wari) Culture, ca. \u003ca href=\"tel:600-1000\"\u003e600–1000\u003c\/a\u003e CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional Huari pottery vessel masterfully modeled in the form of a guinea pig, an animal that held both economic and ceremonial importance in the ancient Andes. The vessel features a globular body, flaring neck, and finely rendered animal head with painted facial details. Decorative geometric and scroll motifs in cream and red pigments adorn the body, reflecting the sophisticated artistic traditions of the Huari Empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuinea pigs were commonly associated with ritual offerings, feasting, and agricultural fertility in ancient Peru. The combination of sculptural modeling and painted decoration makes this vessel a striking example of Huari ceramic artistry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vessel displays expected surface wear, pigment loss, and burial aging consistent with antiquity while retaining strong visual appeal and excellent display presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 9 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 9 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth: 6 1\/2 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuillermo Salazar, Lima, Peru, 1969\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrivate Minnesota Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEx Revere Auctions, St. Paul, Minnesota\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minerva Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53263596454185,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/2762\/2185\/files\/466BB7BA-01D7-4404-BB9A-7EA09A45A547.jpg?v=1781354394","url":"https:\/\/minerva-gallery.com\/products\/pre-columbian-huari-effigy-vessel-depicting-a-guinea-pig","provider":"Minerva Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}