Pre-Columbian Tiwanaku (Tiahuanaco) Stone Feline Ceremonial Kero Sculpted in the round and

Sculpted in the round and conceived as companion figures

offering an engaging glimpse into the artistic traditions and funerary practices of ancient Colima society

and stable cracking consistent with burial and antiquity

A shallow band across the forehead likely represents the edge of a wig or headdress

Pre-Columbian Tiwanaku (Tiahuanaco) Stone Feline Ceremonial Kero Sculpted in the round andFinely carved stone ceremonial kero depicting a powerful feline emerging from the front of the vessel, its expressive face rendered with prominent eyes, rounded ears, and an open mouth displaying stylized fangs. The vessel is skillfully hollowed from a single block of stone and exhibits a well developed surface patina, ancient wear, and mineral encrustations consistent with long term age. Stone keros are among the more desirable ceremonial objects of