The contents of Paracan burials constitute the only known records of Paracas culture.
c. 700 B.C.E.–200 C.E.
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What is the art of Paracas?
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Paracas Flying Figure Bowl
A flying figure and a cat animate this bowl from the ancient culture of Paracas, Peru.
Paracas Feline Face Bottle
A jar with a feline face and bird spout can tell us a lot about the ancient Paracan culture of Peru.
Paracas Textiles: an introduction
In Paracan culture, mummies were buried with lavish textiles and, offerings of food and jewelry to accompany the deceased into the afterlife.
Paracas Supernatural Bird Mantle
This mantle suggests that Paracas society may have been the first in the Andes to engage in avian-inspired ritual performance.
Paracas, an introduction
The major works of Paracas artists are a pinnacle of Andean textile art and acknowledged as among the most accomplished fiber arts ever created.
