Condorhuasi Globular Vessel

Discover this sizable Condorhuasi globular vessel, categorized as grey horizon pottery, produced during the early period (1 – 500 AD) in the Catamarca and northern La Rioja provinces in Northwestern Argentina. This ancient artifact showcases a wide spout with a rounded body and a small strap handle on the upper portion of the vessel. The surface is semi-burnished with linear vertical incised designs on the lower half and zig-zag patterns on the upper half.

The overall height of this ceramic vessel is 7.5″ tall, while its width is 8″ wide. Professionals have reassembled this piece with little to no concealment over the break lines. Sedimentary deposits cover the entire artifact. This vessel displays beautifully.

The Condorhuasi culture, flourishing between 2000 BC and 500 AD in what is now northwestern Argentina, is renowned for its sophisticated ceramics and intricate stone artistry. The Condorhuasi people are believed to have been deeply connected with their environment and spiritual beliefs, which are often expressed through their pottery and stone artifacts.

Collectors and historians alike value Condorhuasi ceramics for their rarity and historical importance. Ensuring the preservation of such artifacts is vital for ongoing research and education about ancient South American cultures.