Kero ceremonial drinking device

Kero ceremonial drinking device

In the main indigenous language of Peru, Quechua, this container is called Kero. Used to drink chicha, a beer made from corn, consumed in important public ceremonies and social events. Forms have been discovered from Ecuador to Chile, spanning over 2500 years of history. The geographical distribution and long history have proven the importance of drinking chicha in ceremonies, and it remains a core part of ritual activities and social gatherings to this day.