TEAM KAWSAY ARTE PERU, PERU

​Moche iconography is characterized by its detailed representation of the lifestyle, religion, mythology, economic system and social aspects of this culture, which has made it an object of study and admiration in museums and history centers. Its complexity and the refined style with which it was made make it difficult to interpret, but many of its works have survived intact, which has allowed their analysis. Considered one of the most influential of ancient Peru, Moche iconography reflects the cultural and visual richness of this civilization. Some of the most representative works include the "Delivery of Prisoners", which shows the process of capturing and displaying prisoners of war; "The Dishonor of the Enemy," where Moche warriors strip their defeated enemies of their helmets and drag them away in humiliation; "Sacrifice to the Gods," which depicts the ritual of decapitation of prisoners and the offering of their blood to the priest in honor of the god "Pandion"; and "Beginning the Rite," which shows warriors preparing for battle, painting their faces in a terrifying manner and wearing clothing designed to instill fear. These images, captured on ceramics such as portrait huacos, combined the figurative and the symbolic, reflecting daily life, ceremonies, and religious worship.