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Ca. 400 BC – 100 BC
Description:A very rare Recuay carved stone snuff pallet. This light colored stone is pierced at the handle for suspension, likely around the neck for use during ceremonies. Deep geometric designs decorate the piece and two carved seated figures sit atop the pallet. The pallet has an indention which would have been used to “snuff” or insufflate hallucinogenics from. Red cinnabar still present in the carved areas. A very rare and great piece of religious / ceremonial paraphernalia.
Provenance: We are pleased to offer for your consideration this great collection of pre-Columbian Hallucinogenic paraphernalia. This collection was once displayed at The National Museum of Demark. Many of the pieces are published in “Chavin Spirits, Shaman and Hallucinogenics” “Ancient Art from South America” and also published in a large inventory book put out by the Denmark Museum. The entire collection was also with the Denver Art Museum for over two years, world class provenance. The original collector took 35 years to collect these pieces, each having ritualistic and ceremonial uses to the ancients.
Condition: Excellent, save a small scratch across the surface.
Dimension: Height: 4.75 inches
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