Schematic Drawing of the Pacopampa Stele

This 3000-year-old stone stele from Pacopampa, Peru, depicts a female anthropomorphic deity. The figure raises its arms, with web-like flows from its mouth. A spiral on the body suggests a snail, and a feline-faced visage appears on the abdomen. The vagina dentata , symbolizing a powerful mother, underscores the deity’s dual role as life-giver and castrator, reflecting ancient Peruvian religious art.