Vessel in the form of a killer whale (huaco, 100=200): The superb representation of the orca goes far beyond any naturalistic rendition of the animal. From the early Nazca period, it manages to convey the power and menace of the wolf of the sea, emphasising its open mouth, vicious teeth, and the strong curve of back and tail. (Museo Nacional de Arqueología, Antropología e Historia del Perú, Lima)

					country	year	Yvert	mint	used
Perú / Ica
	Vessel in the form of a killer whale (huaco, 100=200): The superb representation of the orca goes far beyond any naturalistic rendition of the animal. From the early Nazca period, it manages to convey the power and menace of the wolf of the sea, emphasising its open mouth, vicious teeth, and the strong curve of back and tail. (Museo Nacional de Arqueología, Antropología e Historia del Perú, Lima)				Perú	1982	729		1.50€ add to cart

Perú / Ica

country: Perú

year: 1982

Yvert: 729

mint:

used: 1.50€ add to cart