Unique #2 Moche Erotic Machu Peru Pottery and 50 similar items

Measures about : 3.5" x 7.5" x 7.5" Condition: Was displayed behind the glass. The Moche were a mysterious civilization who ruled the northern coast of Peru beginning two thousand years ago. They built huge pyramids made of millions of mud bricks and created an extensive network of aqueducts. They were also pioneers of metal working techniques like gilding and soldering, which enabled them to created extraordinarily intricate jewellery and artifacts. Due to the lack of a written language, little was known about the Moche civilization until the 1980s when archaeologists began uncovering monuments and tombs containing detailed murals, and incredible ceramics that depicted detailed scenes of hunting, fighting, sacrifice, ceremonies, and explicit sexual encounters. As well as being works of art, the sex-themed vessels are also functional clay pots, with hollow chambers for holding liquid and a spout, typically in the form of a phallus, for pouring. Sex pots have been found almost exclusively in high-status burials, irrespective of the age or gender of the deceased; are often accompanied by other religious artifacts; were found to be produced at The Huaca Temple centers rather than in domestic contexts, and occasional depict sexual acts involving skeletons, deities, or religiously-significant animals. Eroticism in Moche Ceramics depicts a wide variety of sexual acts are represented: female to male fellatio is quite common; kissing and fondling; male masturbation (but never female masturbation); intercourse between heterosexual couples, in various positions; birthing scenes; also, intercourse between animals (copulating frogs, mice, dogs, llamas, monkeys, at times on corn or other food crops); and intercourse between human females and mythical animals (such as the bat and the jaguar who both had special religious connotations in Moche culture). It is possible for items to appear slightly different in shade or color on different computer monitors. If you are unsure about a color or tone, please ASK. I can provide additional pictures. I always describe listings in the detail. All noted defects, damage, missing parts are described and pictures are taken. Please request additional information if in doubt. I combine shipping and handling fee where appropriate. If you are unhappy with the transaction please contact me before leaving feedback. I greatly appreciate your business. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution