Pre-Columbian Tiwanaku (Tiahuanaco) Stone Feline Ceremonial Kero a distinctive and dramatic symbol

a distinctive and dramatic symbol reflecting Tarentine maritime identity and mythological tradition

Height: 12 1/2 inches (31

and stable cracking consistent with burial and antiquity

offering an engaging glimpse into the artistic traditions and funerary practices of ancient Colima society

Pre-Columbian Tiwanaku (Tiahuanaco) Stone Feline Ceremonial Kero a distinctive and dramatic symbolFinely carved stone ceremonial kero depicting a powerful feline emerging from the front of the vessel, its expressive face rendered with prominent eyes, rounded ears, and an open mouth displaying stylized fangs. The vessel is skillfully hollowed from a single block of stone and exhibits a well developed surface patina, ancient wear, and mineral encrustations consistent with long term age. Stone keros are among the more desirable ceremonial objects of