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Portrait vases Mochica

The Mochica culture was one of the few civilizations that made real portraits. These show particularly detailed and accurate features. The individuals depicted were members of the ruling elite, priests and distinguished craftsmen. The faces of the deities were also depicted. No portrait of a woman has, until now, been discovered.

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Uploaded on April 9, 2020
Taken on November 9, 2018