Paracas pottery is distinguished by the use of incised lines and resin-based paints in its decoration. This vessel represents two pairs of large, incised figures—one pair human, the other supernatural. The latter are distinguished by ringed eyes, as well as trophy heads that hang from their elbows. All of the figures hold atlatls, or throwing spears.

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