Kero made of polychrome terracotta.
Pre-Columbian America (Kero Wari) 200 - 1000…

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Kero made of polychrome terracotta. Pre-Columbian America (Kero Wari) 200 - 1000 AD. 11.6 x 9cm

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Kero made of polychrome terracotta. Pre-Columbian America (Kero Wari) 200 - 1000 AD. 11.6 x 9cm

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