Chimú-Inca Ceramic Vessel with Monkey Figure

This ceramic vessel from Peru’s north coast (1300–1532 AD) exemplifies Chimú-Inca cultural synthesis. It features two conjoined structures with spouts, linked by a handle, and a monkey figure atop one spout. Chimú influence is seen in the sculptural form, while Inca contributions include polychromy and flattened spouts. Double-bodied vessels with connecting bridges are characteristic of Chimú-Inca artistry, often depicting deities like the feline.