Bull shaped pottery - Goetz von Howald Collection of the Americas

Bull shaped pottery - Goetz von Howald Collection of the Americas

It is an exquisite artwork made of clay and adorned with colorful paintings. From Pucara, an ancient civilization site located in South America, renowned for its unique pottery. This pottery belongs to Goetz von Howald's collection of America, and the Pucara culture is known for its exquisite pottery skills and vivid representation of animal images. This ox shaped pottery is a representative work among them. Not only does it showcase the superb skills of ancient craftsmen, but it also reflects the worship and cultural value of animals in society at that time. As a collectible, it has significant historical and artistic value for studying the pottery techniques and cultural traditions of ancient American civilizations.