Kero
Unknown
16th–17th century · Wood, pigmented resin inlay · Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
The counterpoised figures depicted here may echo the traditional Andean worldview of balanced dichotomy. The opposing forces, male figures (in short tunics) and females (in long dresses and shawls), each hold a mace and a banner.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- 16th–17th century
- Medium
- Wood, pigmented resin inlay
- Culture
- Quechua
- Department
- Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
- Credit line
- Bequest of Arthur M. Bullowa, 1993
