Mochica Animal Copulation Sculpture
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Mochica Animal Copulation Sculpture

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This sculpture depicts copulating pairs of llamas, deer, monkeys, and mice, reflecting the Mochica culture’s view of procreation as sacred. Flourishing during the Early Intermediate Period (1–800 AD), the Mochica celebrated fertility and continuity in their art, symbolizing the interconnectedness of divine and earthly realms.