History of Portraits in the Americas | Ancient Vessels

Join Dr. Daryn Reyman-Lock, curator of the Barnum Museum, as we dive into the fascinating and slightly eerie history of portraits in the Americas - focusing on the ancient Moche civilization of Peru and the world of Moche Portrait Vessels - who used vases as portraits. From their surprisingly detailed features to the possible forgeries in museum collections, this video promises history, humor, and a few bloopers to keep you entertained.

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00:00 Introduction / Bloopers
01:14 History of Ancient Portraits
03:22 Portraiture in the Americas
04:25 The Moche Civilization + Portrait Vessels
06:12 Barnum Museum Moche Portrait Vessel