2000-1000 B.C.E.
During this time people adapted more to the area and create their own environment. They stated their sedentary living at the end of the period. Most communities settled along the river and seacoast due to the food that surrounded them.
There was a big growth of population. Belief system was a big influence in art. Valuable objects for protection or/and personal adornment were found in huge quantity.
There was a big growth of population. Belief system was a big influence in art. Valuable objects for protection or/and personal adornment were found in huge quantity.
Bottles in the 2nd millennium B.C. were mostly shaped as a stirrup on a horse’s saddle. These bottles were particularly made in Peru in different sizes and details.
Stirrup–Spout Bottle, 12th–5th century B.C.
Peru; Cupisnique
Ceramic; H. 8 1/2 in.
This bottle has form of a squash. It was an idealized depiction of the vegetable. During this time ceramics reached a high lever of technical mastery. Ceramics usually were made based on nature.
Spouted Bottle, 12th–4th century B.C.
Ecuador; Chorrera
Ceramic; H. 6 in
Spouted Bottle, 12th–4th century B.C.
Ecuador; Chorrera
Ceramic; H. 6 in