Vicús Phytomorphic Pottery Hanging Vessel phallus At the center

At the center

such textiles were powerful emblems of status

the vivid tones remain striking

boli) are among the most compelling ritual creations of the Bamana

Fujian Province

Vicús Phytomorphic Pottery Hanging Vessel phallus At the centerPre Columbian Era, Vics Culture, c. 500 BC to 600 AD, Piura Region, Peru This extraordinary and exceedingly rare Vics phytomorphic pottery hanging vessel, dating from approximately 500 BC to 600 AD, is a striking example of Pre Columbian artistry from the Piura Region of Peru. Sculpted in the form of a stylized vegetable, it most likely represents the yacn (Smallanthus sonchifolius) root, a tuber known for its sweet taste, high sugar and starch