Kero was created by Inca artist(s) in 15th–early 16th century.

When was "Kero" created?

This artwork was created 15th–early 16th century.

Is "Kero" in the public domain?

Yes, Kero is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Kero

Inca artist(s)

15th–early 16th century

Medium

Wood

Dimensions

H. 4 5/8 × Diam. 4 in. (11.7 × 10.2 cm)

Classification

Wood-Containers

Culture

Inca

Department

Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Purchase, Nathan Cummings Gift, 2004

Accession Number

2004.212

Art Historical Context

Behold the elegant *Kero*, a drinking vessel crafted by Inca artist(s) in the 15th to early 16th century, during the height of the Inca Empire's across the Andes. Measuring just 4 5/8 inches high and 4 inches diameter, this compact artifact exemplifies the Inca mastery of woodworking, transforming simple wood into functional art. Acquired by the Metropolitan Museum of Art through Nathan Cummings Gift in 4, it now resides in the Department of Arts of Africa,, and the Americas. eros like this one were essential to Inca social and ritual life, likely used to serve *chicha*, a fermented corn beve...

Kero

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