Pair of Keros, 16th–17th century, Peru, Quechua, Wood, pigmented resin inlay, Height 7 in., Wood-Containers, The counterpoised figures depicted here may echo the traditional Andean worldview of balanced dichotomy. The opposing forces, male figures (in short tunics) and females (in long dresses and shawls), each hold a mace and a banner
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Pair, Keros, 16th–17th century, Peru, Quechua, Wood, pigmented resin inlay, Height 7, Wood-Containers, counterpoised, figures, depicted, echo, traditional Andean, worldview, balanced dichotomy, opposing forces, male figures, short tunics, females, long dresses, shawls, hold, mace, banner
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