Mirror - Chavín Culture, Peru - 1000 - 200 Bc
MIRROR
Chavín culture, Peru
1,000 - 200 BC
Black anthracite
H. 18 cm, W 19 cm, D 5.5 cm
A circular mirror in black anthracite, cut and polished to reflect light. Its edges are wide and thick, and its hollowed-out reverse is left rough.
This particular object refers to the importance of underground galleries in Chavín culture. Light was made possible in these dark corridors thanks to a cleverly placed set of mirrors. These multiple reflections also enabled the priests to intensify the initiation experience for pilgrims during a rite by combining sound effects - using pututu - with visual effects.
Bibliography: a similar example is kept at the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art in Santiago, Chile.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Ref : 4706
Chavín culture, Peru
1,000 - 200 BC
Black anthracite
H. 18 cm, W 19 cm, D 5.5 cm
A circular mirror in black anthracite, cut and polished to reflect light. Its edges are wide and thick, and its hollowed-out reverse is left rough.
This particular object refers to the importance of underground galleries in Chavín culture. Light was made possible in these dark corridors thanks to a cleverly placed set of mirrors. These multiple reflections also enabled the priests to intensify the initiation experience for pilgrims during a rite by combining sound effects - using pututu - with visual effects.
Bibliography: a similar example is kept at the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art in Santiago, Chile.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Ref : 4706
4 880 €
Period: Before 16th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Other
Reference (ID): 1350833
Availability: In stock
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