This ceramic vessel of a supernatural owl warrior illustrates how the Moche people of northern Peru associated warriors and predators, likening warfare to hunting prey. These vessels frequently featured beings with characteristics of both people, plants and animals.
Moche Owl Warrior
Ancient Americas at the Field Museum
Ceramic vessel of supernatural owl warrior with club, Moche (AD 100-800), Ancash Region, Peru
John Weinstein, © The Field Museum
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