Figurine in the Shape of a Dignitary in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, May 2018

Figurine in the Shape of a Dignitary,A.D. 600–1000


Date: A.D. 600–1000

Geography: Peru, South Coast

Culture: Wari

Medium: Wood, shell and stone inlay, silver

Dimensions: H. 4 × W. 2 1/2 × D. 1 in. (10.2 × 6.4 × 2.6 cm)

Classification: Wood-Sculpture

Credit Line: Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth, Texas (AP 2002.04)


Rendered using highly valued imported materials, this standing figurine portrays a Wari lord wearing a tunic, ear ornaments, and a headdress. Holes drilled into the shoulders allowed the figurine to be suspended from a cord and worn as a necklace.

Text from: www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/722265