or decorative objects in private homes
whose collecting expedition in the region drew significant global attention
marking a significant chapter in the region's history
Used exclusively in outdoor chöd ceremonies
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Chimú Wood Figure of a Kneeling Dignitary or Lord King jingdezhen or decorative objects in privatePre Columbian Era, Chim culture, c. 1100 1470AD, Moche Valley, Trujillo, Peru. This exceptional wooden figure, finely carved from a single block, portrays a high ranking dignitary or Lord King, likely serving as the handle or finial for a ceremonial staff or scepter. The figure is depicted in a reverent kneeling pose atop an integral rectangular plinth. Both arms rest bent atop the lap, accentuated by a loincloth and hemispheric adornments centered on