📖 The ancestral guardian of sacred temples

From the deepest origins of the Andean world, the feline was one of the most powerful symbols of Chavín culture. This sculptural ceramic bottle depicts it in a resting position, its body extended and its mouth half-open, displaying its prominent fangs, a gesture that evokes both repose and vigilance.

The feline’s body is decorated with spots painted in orange and black tones, imitating the mottled fur of a jaguar or a puma, animals that in the Chavín worldview were protectors, mediators, and deities linked to supernatural power. The piece, with its worn patina and earthy nuances, conveys a strong sense of antiquity and sacredness.

This type of bottle was used in ceremonial contexts, probably linked to fertility cults, hunting, or shamanic transformation rituals. Today, it is ideal for collectors of pre-Columbian art, lovers of feline iconography, decorators seeking distinctive ethnic pieces, and private museums.

🌟 What makes this piece special?

Representation of a feline, a sacred animal in the Chavín worldview.

Resting position with an expression of power and vigilance.

Orange and black colors evoke mottled fur.

Authentic patina and signs of time reinforce its ritual character.

📌 Details:

Culture: Chavín (Pre-Columbian Peru, 1200–400 BC)

Material: Ceramic

Color: Orange and earthy black tones

Dimensions: 24.4 × 9.8 × 18.2 cm

Weight: 824 g

Condition: Preserved with natural patina, black stains throughout the body, and visual wear consistent with its age.

✨ A sacred feline in repose: this Chavín bottle embodies the strength and spirituality of the guardians of the Andean world, ideal for those seeking pieces steeped in ancestral power and cultural significance.