Chimú-Inca’s work is defined by its chimú sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.
Double Vessel Representing a Funeral Procession
Chimú-Inca North coast, Peru
Vessel with Relief Depicting Birds and Fish
Paccha Representing a Woman Carrying a Vessel and Nursing a Child
Chimú-Inca Lambayeque Valley, north coast, Peru
Vessel in the Form of a Llama and Attendant Figures
Stirrup Spout Vessel in the Form of Two Drums
Jar in the Form of an Erotic Scene
Blackware Jar with Single Spout
Chimú North coast, Peru
Tunic
Chimú Possibly Trujillo, north coast, Peru
Jar with Relief of Standing Figure with Crescent Headdress, Holding Ritual Objects
Stirrup Spout Vessel with Textile-like Pattern on Shoulder
Jar Shaped like an Curling Insect with Single Spout in the Form of a Human Head
Handle Spout Vessel Depicting Seated Figure Drinking from Cup
Possibly Chimú North coast, Peru
Bottle in the Form of an Amorous Couple
Ceremonial Knife (Tumi)
Chimú Lambayeque Valley, north coast, Peru
Single-Spout Vessel with a Monkey Standing on Top
Single Spout Blackware Vessel in the Form of a Duck
Feathered Tunic
Chimú Peru, south coast, Possibly Nazca Valley,
Collar
Metalworker unknown (Chimú) Kingdom of Chimor (near present-day Trujillo, Peru)
Curving Vessel with Molded Head Spout