Chimu Culture 1000-1470
A Chimu Female Figural Marker Post, Circa. 1100 - 1470 AD
Wood
68 cm high, on a stand.
26,7 in high, on a stand.
26,7 in high, on a stand.
CHI0011
Copyright of Paul Hughes Fine Arts
Further images
A Chimu female figural marker post standing wearing a high dome headdress and with hands across the chest, previously holding an object. The Chimu Female Figural Marker Post represents a...
A Chimu female figural marker post standing wearing a high dome headdress and with hands across the chest, previously holding an object.
The Chimu Female Figural Marker Post represents a woman with distinctive features characteristic of Chimu artistry. She stands erect, her body adorned with intricate designs and ornamentation, showcasing the Chimu's proficiency in creating complex and finely detailed sculptures. Notably, she wears a high dome headdress, a key element in Chimu art that often symbolized the wearer's social status or role in the society.