These pieces were fired in dragon kilns (lung-yao) and produced in small-scale workshops
This female figure is a stunning representation of the Tala-Tonalá style
including masks and inscribed skulls
It may simply be slip painted with red paint and burnt over an open fire
Basketry among the Lozi is both a vital household craft and an esteemed artistic tradition
Chimú Silver Alloy Cloak Pin offeringplate These pieces were fired inPre Columbian Era, Chim Culture, c. 800 1470 AD, Moche Valley, Trujillo, Peru An exceptional and rare hammered silver alloy cloak pin, showcasing the refined metalworking expertise of the Chim civilization. While predominantly silver, this piece contains small traces of copper, a hallmark of Chim metallurgy. Cloak pins of this type were used for securing garments or adorning hairstyles, often serving as status symbols among the elite. This artifact