Art of the Americas

The Brooks’ collection of ancient-American objects is supplemented by a generous long-term loan, the Rushton Patterson Collection of Pre-Columbian Art. Together, they present a survey of the cultures of Central and South America that spans 13 centuries. Maya and Colima ceramics from Mesoamerica, as well as Chimu, Moche, and Chancay terra-cotta works from Peru, provide examples of the technical skill and rich heritage of these cultures. Other media include metalwork, such as a copper Chimu mask, and textiles from the Moche culture.

Remojades (Vera Cruz, Mexico) Standing Female Figure, C.E. 500-900 Painted terra-cotta 22 3/8” x 21”x 5” Gift of the Director’s Council 95.1.2

Mixtec, Mexico (Valley of Oaxaca) Tripod Vase, 1000 - 1200 C.E. Terra-cotta with black iron-oxide slip 5 3/4" x 4 3/4" x 5 5/8" Gift of Dr. Rushton E. Patterson, Jr. 96.6.3

Chimú , Peru (Sicán area) Mask, 1000 – 1470 C.E. Copper 8 1/2" x 10" x 1 5/8" Gift of the Director's Council 97.2.2

Mexico (Jalisco) Male Figure, 100 B.C.E.-C.E. 250 Terra-cotta 18 1/8" x 10 5/8" x 10 5/8" Gift of Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. 98.6.2

Moche, Peru Figural Vessel, C.E. 200-600 Terra-cotta with white and red-iron oxide slip 7 5/8" x 5 1/8" x 7 1/4" Gift of Dr. Rushton E. Patterson Jr. 96.6.2

Chancay, Peru (Central Coast) Standing Figure, ca. 1000-1400 (B.C.E. or C.E.?) Painted terra-cotta 25 1/4" x 13" x 6 3/4" Gift of Dr. Rushton E. Patterson Jr. 95.3