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Since the ancient human image may represent a single individual or possible social group, the term "Agent" allows ambiguity of exact identification. The first three numbers of an agent code represent the primary reference of a human image. The appended dash number represents an artifact example of the agent. Though rare, artifact copies are then numbered. A black and white composite drawing of the head reflects the Robles Moqo style face-neck jars. If provenience is possible, a map displays the possible distribution and activity area of each agent.

Go to ATTRIBUTES reference page for descriptive design attributes to aid comparison of agent representations.

AGENTS:
    100     105     110     115     120     125     130    135    140
    101     106     111     116     121     126     131    136
    102     107     112     117     122     127     132    137
    103     108     113     118     123     128     133    138
    104     109     114     119     124     129     134    139

AGENT: 100
Probably the most common image found due to replication on Pacheco face-neck jars and numerous examples on artifacts otherthan ceramics. The extensive distribution of Agent 100 indicates a Huari person with high social status and acceptance. There are two variations of 100-1 on the Ica tapestry textile discovered by Max Uhle at Ocucaje Site E. (see Hearst 4-4556) The relationship suggests two generations of Agent 100 and Agent 112 combining facial identification marks. This remarkable textile has great potential for documenting an extensive history of social interaction between highland Huari and south coast populations. The 1997 Conchopata excavations produced a version, Agent 100-7, with bow and arrows while kneeling on a curved up pad. The pad is suggested to be a reed boat. The relatively small size of the bow suggests that the weapon may be more symbolic of hunting rather than warfare even to the possibility that Agent 100 is on a religious quest and hunting in a spirit world. Otherwise, Ochatoma and Cabrera (2002) suggest a warrior theme as a possibility.
MAP
REFERENCES:
100-1     Hearst Museum 2002:4-4556 ;    Uhle 1913:Fig.4 ;    Menzel 1977:Fig.130 ;    Knobloch 1989:Fig.15 ;    Kaulicke 1998:262
100-2 (copy 1)     Tello 1942:Lam.XXIII right ;    Spielvogel 1955:Plate XCIV, photo 2 ;    Ubbelohde-Doering 1967:201
100-2 (copy 2)     Von Hagen 1964:128
100-2 (copy 3)     Lumbreras 1969:243
100-2 (copy 4)     Ubbelohde-Doering 1927:Abb.9 ;    Spielvogel 1955:Plate XCIV, photo 1
100-2 (copy 5)     Morell 2002:125
100-3     Lapiner 1976:572
100-4     Anders 1986:Fig.7.56a
100-5     Schaedel 1957:Fig.E
100-6     Ubbelohde-Doering 1952:Fig.109
100-7     Knobloch 2000c ;    Isbell 2000:Fig.26, left ;    Ochatoma and Cabrera 2002:Fig.8.5A-C
100-8     Bennett 1946:Fig.10F
100-9     Anton 1962:113 ;    Spielvogel 1955:Plate XCIII, photo 1 ;    Kubler 1975:184 ;    Anton 1972:Fig.205 ;    Anton and Dockstader 1968:Fig.205
100-10     Wagner 1981:Fig.A10B
100-11     Larco Hoyle 1966:Fig.116 ;    Kaufman Doig 1976:234 ;    Stierlin 1984:135 ;    LaFarge 1981:93
100-12     Bennett 1953:Fig.21K
100-13     Lavalle 1989:cover ;    Reid 1986:Plate 33
100-14     Isbell and Cook 2002:Fig.9.13     Knobloch 1999
100-15     Watanabe 2001:Fig.4
1. Posture Elements 2. Accessory Elements
1.1.01 Divided into 2 design fields
      See also:     103
1.1.03 Design elements that fill a design field
    1.1.03.01 stepped frets
2.1.02 Cap with headbands (probably represent
strips of textile wrapped around head)
    2.1.02.17 band of diamond pattern
      See also:     107
2.1.10 Four-cornered cap with alternating stepped pattern
    2.1.10.01 headband of diamond design elements
2.2.02 Tunic: tie-dyed into contrasting circles
      See also:     104     129
2.2.03 Tunic: diagonally split pattern of face
      See also:     101
2.5.02 Bow and arrows
      See also:     105
2.5.07 Ceramic vessel
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AGENT: 101
This agent appears in high status depictions though with limited spatial distribution. He is most common in the Ayacucho basin area. My analysis of his depiction on Conchopata urns suggested that he was a powerful leader (Knobloch 2000b:Fig.10, 11) utilizing shamanistic tools and hallucinogens to acquire a high status role as priest. His confrontational stance on the Ica textile in facing Agent 100, would suggest a power struggle that coalesced into a possible Huari federation of ethnically distinct groups. (see Hearst 4-4556) On 101-15, he is depicted three times on a jar that may indicate that this agent represents several individuals with the same socio-ethnic identity. This vessel is very similar to 101-6 in size, shape pigmentation, and design structure as well as the obvious depiction of three individuals with molded heads.
MAP
REFERENCES:
101-1     Hearst Museum 2002:4-4556 ;    Uhle 1913:Fig.4 ;    Menzel 1977:Fig.130 ;    Knobloch 1989:Fig.15 ;    Kaulicke 1998:262
101-2     Bennett 1953:Pl.8A,B
101-3     Bennett 1953:Fig.15D ;    Spielvogel 1955:Plate XLIII, photo 1 ;    Spielvogel 1955:Plate XLIII, photo 2
101-4     Knobloch 2000c ;    Knobloch 2000b:Fig.10b
101-5     Knobloch 1999/2000
101-6     Knobloch 2000c
101-7     Isbell and Cook 1987:30-31 ;    Knobloch 2000b:Fig.10a
101-8     O'Neale and Kroeber 1930:Pl.14b,c ;    Spielvogel 1955:Plate XLIII, photo 3
101-9     Benavides 1983:Lam.XXIc
101-10     Bankes 1977:171
101-11     Anton and Dockstader 1968:Fig.206
101-12     Boston Museum of Fine Arts 1961:Fig.286
101-13     Lumbreras 1960:Lam.8E
101-14     Lavalle 1991:171
101-14     Spielvogel 1955:Plate CII, photo 4
101-15     Milwaukee Public Museum 2003
1. Posture Elements 2. Accessory Elements
1.4.02 Tearband
    1.4.02.01 X filler element
2.1.11 4-cornered cap with split face and stepped fret with hook
2.2.03 Tunic: diagonally split pattern of face and stepped fret with hook
      See also:     100
2.2.04 Tunic: horizontally split pattern of feline with contrasting symmetrical colors
2.4.01 Earspool
      See also: 102     103     107     108     112     117     123     124     129
2.5.01 Axe
      See also:     105
2.5.03 Shield
      See also: 104     110     112
2.5.08 Mirror
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AGENT: 102
This agent is one the earliest Huari depictions found in the 1977 Huari excavation dating back to Middle Horizon Epoch 1. Acknowledged by Huari, Conchopata and Pachacamac artisans, this agent is typically associated with stylized images of profile attendants, front face deity and abstract geometrical motifs. I argue that this individual participated in the development of the new religious cult in its early proselytizing phase as it spread between these distant areas. Even though evidence suggests many generations of social interaction between central highland Huarpa and south coast Nasca populations, this individual does not appear on the south coast (yet). Therefore, it's sudden appearance may also indicate a subjugation of the relationship the highland populations had with the south coast thereby eliminating south coast economic or political benefits in the early development of Huari. (see Hearst 4-4556)
MAP not yet available
REFERENCES:
102-1     Hearst Museum 2002:4-4556 ;    Uhle 1913:Fig.4 ;    Menzel 1977:Fig.130 ;    Knobloch 1989:Fig.15 ;    Kaulicke 1998:262
102-2     Knobloch 1999/2000
102-3     Knobloch 1977 ;    Knobloch 1983:Plate 59b, a, c
102-4     González Carré 1977:p.5 ;    Isbell and Cook 1987:32, upper left ;    Isbell 2000:Fig.13
102-5     Knobloch 1985
102-5     Knobloch 1985
102-6     Knobloch 1979
102-7     Bennett 1953:Fig.21Q
102-8     Cologne 1959:Fig.71
102-9     Spielvogel 1955:Pl.101, photo 1
102-10     Isbell and Cook 2002:Fig.9.18
102-11     Isbell and Cook 2002:Fig.9.19
102-12     Knobloch 1985:VA49531 ;    Knobloch 1989:Fig.16
102-13     Knobloch 1985:VA49539
102-14     Knobloch 1985:VA49541
102-15     Knobloch 1985:VA49542
102-16     Knobloch 1985:VA49543
102-17     Knobloch 1985:VA49546
102-18     Knobloch 1985:VA49547
102-19     Knobloch 1985:VA49548
102-20     Knobloch 1985:VA49552
102-21     Knobloch 1985:VA49553
102-22     Culturas Pre-Incas, Figure 3
1. Posture Elements 2. Accessory Elements
1.4.03 Pendent rectangle
1.5.01 Band on ridge of nose
1.9.01 Sideburns
2.1.02 Cap with headbands (probably represent
    strips of textile wrapped around head)
    2.1.02.03 chevron band
2.4.01 Earspool
      See also: 101     103     107     108     112     117     123     124     129
2.5.09 Panpipe
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AGENT: 103
This agent has central and south central coast proveniences, usually in association with another agent. His appearance as a prisoner on a Huari vessel suggests that he was part enemy or dissident to Huari politics. He also occurs on the large Conchopata urn with several other agents (108, 109,123,124,125) who are depicted with their tongues hanging out. Perhaps these represent victims of strangulation? Or the depiction of tongues may indicate different language dialects? His involvement in Huari political history is also documented on the Ica tapestry showing his allegiance to Agent 100 along with Agents 102, 103 and 106. (see Hearst 4-4556)
MAP not yet available
REFERENCES:
103-1     Hearst Museum 2002:4-4556 ;    Uhle 1913:Fig.4 ;    Menzel 1977:Fig.130 ;    Knobloch 1989:Fig.15 ;    Kaulicke 1998:262
103-2     Menzel 1964:Fig.46
103-3     Anton and Dockstader 1979:Fig.211
103-4     Knobloch 1985:VA49191
103-5     Knobloch 1988:4-7700
103-6     Knobloch 1999/2000
103-7     Kaulicke and Isbell 2001:cover     Knobloch 1999
103-8     Castillo 2000:Fig.14, second row, right; Fig.15 bottom, left
1. Posture Elements 2. Accessory Elements
1.1.01 Divided into 2 design fields
      See also:     100
2.1.02 Cap with headbands (probably represent
strips of textile wrapped around head)
    2.1.02.04 platelet band
2.4.01 Earspool
      See also: 101     102     107     108     112     117     123     124     129
2.5.05 Rope around prisoner's wrists
      See also:     104     106
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AGENT: 104
This agent's distinctive headdress may have evolved from the rayed face common in Nasca iconography. Though common on central and south coast artifacts, his absence on Huari artifacts suggests a well documented non-Huari ethnic group. He appears as a victim of the wrath of the Huari Front Face Deity (104-5) and on a number of examples as a warrior. His absence in the Huari area suggests that this Agent was in direct conflict with Huari politico-religious intrusion in to the coastal areas rather than as a counter-offensive antagonist attacking the Huari in the Ayacucho area.
MAP
REFERENCES:
104-1 (copy 1)     Anton 1962:Fig.107
104-1 (copy 2)     Flagel 1929:Planche I ;    Kelemen 1946:Pl.164a
104-1 (copy 3)     Zuidema 1972:Fig.2,3 ;    Salazar Bondy 1964:32 (back only) ;    Lumbreras 1990:204
104-1 (copy 4)     Larco Hoyle 1966:Fig.106
104-2     Disselhoff 1967:Tafel 35
104-3     Knobloch 1985:VA19088b
104-4     Boston Museum of Fine Arts 1961:Fig.286
104-5     Lapiner 1976:Fig.580,581
104-6     Textile Museum 1965:Fig.24
104-7     Kauffmann-Doig 1998:102 (Nasca 6)
104-8     Knobloch 1985 ;    Schmidt 1929:Abb.271 ;    Willey 1949:Pl.32b
104-9     Knobloch 1985
104-10     Menzel 1964:Fig.47
1. Posture Elements 2. Accessory Elements
1.3.04 Outlined
    1.3.04.03 segmented band with hook on cheek
2.1.03 Cap with rayed sunface (probably an embossed metal, stick pin)
2.2.02 Tunic: tie-dyed into contrasting circles
      See also:     100     129
2.5.03 Shield
      See also: 101     110     112
2.5.05 Rope around prisoner's wrists
      See also:     103     106
2.5.10 Whistle
      See also:     107
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AGENT: 105
Another coastal based Agent with possible ancestry among the Nasca where there are pottery images of warriors holding trophy heads with similar headdresses. In association with Agent 104 and 107, this agent appears to be more commanding or wielding power over 104 and 107 (see Zuidema 1972 for analysis). With axe, bow and arrow, he appears to be a powerful warrior to the point of being given supernatural traits in example 105-3 of split eyes and gaping animal mouth. He is also absent in Huari area artifacts and probably did battle closer to home on the south coast.
MAP
REFERENCES:
105-1     Spielvogel 1955:Plate XCIII, photo 3
105-2 (copy 1)     Anton 1962:Fig.107
105-2 (copy 2)     Flagel 1929:Planche I ;    Kelemen 1946:Pl.164a
105-2 (copy 3)     Zuidema 1972:Fig.2,3 ;    Salazar Bondy 1964:32 (back only) ;    Lumbreras 1990:204
105-2 (copy 4)     Larco Hoyle 1966:Fig.106
105-3     Lavalle 1984:145 ;    Lumbreras 1974:Fig.166 ;    Lumbreras 1990:218
105-4     Ubbelohde-Doering 1927:Abb.10,11 ;    Spielvogel 1955:Plate XCVIII, photo 3
105-5     Tello 1942:Lam.XVI, lower right ;    Spielvogel 1955:Plate XCVIII, photo 2
1. Posture Elements 2. Accessory Elements
1.3.01 Pupils: divided, cross-eyed (Rare)
      See also:     109 rare
1.3.04 Outlined
    1.3.04.01 band
      See also:     107
1.4.04 Stepped fret with hook at corners of mouth
2.1.04 Cap with blunt horns
2.2.05 Tunic: diagonlly split pattern of faces
2.2.06 Tunic: feline head filler elements
2.4.02 Noseplug
      See also:     106     129
2.4.06 Necklace
      See also:     109
2.5.01 Axe
      See also:     101
2.5.02 Bow and arrows
      See also:     100
2.5.04 Trophy Head
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AGENT: 106
Wearing animal headdresses is usually reserved for those participating in spiritual guidance or shamanistic ritual. Thus, the occurrence of this Agent in any association with other agents may strengthen an argument that associated images are of individuals rather than groups. The depiction of this individual on the Ica textile within a row of individuals may document a social status equivalent to the others depicted in that row. (see Hearst 4-4556) Though there are Moche images of individuals with "fox" headdresses, further evidence is needed to find any direct ties between such occurrences.
MAP not yet available
REFERENCES:
106-1     Hearst Museum 2002:4-4556 ;    Uhle 1913:Fig.4 ;    Menzel 1977:Fig.130 ;    Knobloch 1989:Fig.15 ;    Kaulicke 1998:262
106-2     Andre Emerich Gallery 1966:Fig.6
106-3     Kroeber 1998:Fig.173
106-4     Lavalle 1984:159
106-5     The Field Museum #2003:1893.6.2357a     The Field Museum #2003:1893.6.2357b
106-6     Knobloch 1988:4-7700
1. Posture Elements 2. Accessory Elements
2.1.05 Animal head and pelt (probably feline)
2.2.01 Naked (as in the case of a prisoner)
2.4.02 Noseplug
      See also:     105     129
2.5.05 Rope around prisoner's wrists
      See also:     103     104
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AGENT: 107
Analysis thus far places this Agent into the south coast area.
MAP not yet available
REFERENCES:
107-1 (copy 1)     Anton 1962:Fig.107
107-1 (copy 2)     Flagel 1929:Planche I ;    Kelemen 1946:Pl.164a
107-1 (copy 3)     Zuidema 1972:Fig.2,3 ;    Salazar Bondy 1964:32 (back only) ;    Lumbreras 1990:204
107-1 (copy 4)     Larco Hoyle 1966:Fig.106
107-2     O'Neale and Kroeber 1930:Pl.14a
107-3     Anton 1962:Fig.141
107-4     Watanabe 2001:Fig.8
1. Posture Elements 2. Accessory Elements
1.3.04 Outlined
    1.3.04.01 band
      See also:     105
1.4.05 Tipped points at corners of mouth 2.1.02 Cap with headbands (probably represent
strips of textile wrapped around head)
    2.1.02.17 band of diamond pattern
      See also:     107
2.1.02 Cap with headbands (probably represent
strips of textile wrapped around head)
    2.1.02.17 band of diamond pattern
      See also:     100
2.4.01 Earspool
      See also: 101     102     103     108     112     117     123     124     129
2.5.06 Staff
2.5.10 Whistle
      See also:     104
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AGENT: 108
Analysis suggests a Huari origin for this agent. On the textile illustrated by Lavalle (1989: cover) he occurs with Agent 100 (whose head image sits atop the stylized image of the hallucinogenic plant Anadenanthera colubrina. His head sits atop another stylized image, possibly another hallucinogenic plant.) On the Ica tapestry he is positioned in opposition with Agent 100, (see Hearst 4-4556)
MAP not yet available
REFERENCES:
108-1     Hearst Museum 2002:4-4556 ;    Uhle 1913:Fig.4 ;    Menzel 1977:Fig.130 ;    Knobloch 1989:Fig.15 ;    Kaulicke 1998:262
108-2     Knobloch 1988:4-7700
108-3     Kaulicke and Isbell 2001:cover     Knobloch 1999
108-4     Lavalle 1989:cover ;    Reid 1986:Plate 33
1. Posture Elements 2. Accessory Elements
1.1.01 Divided into 2 design fields
    1.1.01.01 by horizontal dentate line
2.1.02 Cap with headbands (probably represent
    strips of textile wrapped around head)
    2.1.02.01 plain band
2.4.01 Earspool
      See also: 101     102     103     107     112     117     123     124     129
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AGENT: 109
Distinctively different from any other Agent, the broad distribution from Huari to Ancón suggests Moche associations. A similar example of this agent occurs on a later Moche blackware effigy jar (Moche, Site A) housed at the Hearst Museum. The consistency of design depiction occurring in such diverse locales suggests the role of an itinerate shaman or "curandero" as suggested by the Niño Korin findings of Wassén (1972).
MAP not yet available
REFERENCES:
109-1     Hearst 2002:4-6033     Menzel 1977:Fig.107     Bruhns 1994:Fig.14.12
109-2     Emmerich 1971:Fig.53
109-3     Cook 1985:Fig.24a
109-4     Kaulicke and Isbell 2001:cover     Knobloch 1999
109-5 (Moche)     Hearst 2002:4-2564b     Provenience: Moche, Site A
1. Posture Elements 2. Accessory Elements
1.3.01 Pupils: divided, cross-eyed (Rare)
      See also:     105 (rare)
1.8.01 Pierced (multiple times; not just for an earspool)
2.1.01 Plain cap
      See also:     115
2.4.03 Nosering
2.4.04 Labret (in lower lip/chin area)
2.4.05 Earring loops (possibly stretched ear lobes)
2.4.06 Necklace
      See also:     105
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AGENT: 110
Holding up a shield-like plaque with the line drawing of the Staff Deity and a possible whistle or horn in the other hand, this agent may have carried out a harbinger role. The tunic is rather simple with designs similar to Tiwanaku patterns (see Knobloch 2000a for analysis). This vessel (110-1) was recovered from exposed fill within a walled structure protruding from the sides of the mesa just below the Capilla Pata structure at Huari.
MAP not yet available
REFERENCES:
110-1     Knobloch 1974 ;    Knobloch 2000a:Fig.11b
110-2     Wagner 198/:Fig.A11A
110-3     Anton 1962:Fig.109     Disselhoff 1972:Fig.363
1. Posture Elements 2. Accessory Elements
1.3.04 Outlined
    1.3.04.04 triangular points with hook on cheek
2.1.07 Cap with brim
      See also:     127
2.2.07 Tunic: diagonal split pattern of stepped frets
2.5.03 Shield
      See also: 101     104     112
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AGENT: 111
Found only at Azangaro.
MAP
REFERENCES:
111-1     Anders 1986:Fig.7.53a
1. Posture Elements 2. Accessory Elements
2.1.02 Cap with headbands (probably represent
strips of textile wrapped around head)
    2.1.02.06 zigzag and filler dot band
      See also:     117     118
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AGENT: 112
Another warrior agent found on Conchopata pottery with associated trophy head, axe and shield. His tunic appears to be like a feline pelt pattern. The Ica textile example may also represent this agent and is associated on the half with Agent 100 in opposition to Agent 101. The Conchopata example may also be a vessel with both Agent 101-4 and this agent in opposition stances. (see Hearst 4-4556)
MAP not yet available
REFERENCES:
112-1     Hearst Museum 2002:4-4556 ;    Uhle 1913:Fig.4 ;    Menzel 1977:Fig.130 ;    Knobloch 1989:Fig.15 ;    Kaulicke 1998:262
112-2     Ochatoma and Cabrera 2002:Fig.8.11B
1. Posture Elements 2. Accessory Elements
1.4.06 Chevron filler elements 2.1.02 Cap with headbands (probably represent
strips of textile wrapped around head)
    2.1.02.07 double points (possibly representing horns)
2.2.08 Tunic: animal pelt pattern (e.g., feline pelt)
2.5.03 Shield
      See also: 101     104     110
2.4.01 Earspool
      See also: 101     102     103     107     108     117     123     124     129
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AGENT: 113
Found only at Azangaro.
MAP
REFERENCES:
113-1     Anders 1986:Fig.7.54c
1. Posture Elements 2. Accessory Elements
1.4.01 Tearlines (horizontal lines drawn from lower eyelid onto cheek)
      See also:     114
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AGENT: 114
Found only at Azangaro.
MAP
REFERENCES:
114-1     Anders 1986:Fig.7.53c
1. Posture Elements 2. Accessory Elements
1.4.01 Tearlines (horizontal lines drawn from lower eyelid onto cheek)
      See also:     113
2.1.02 Cap with headbands (probably represent
strips of textile wrapped around head)
    2.1.02.08 cross-hatching band
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AGENT: 115
Found only at Azangaro.
MAP
REFERENCES:
115-1     Anders 1986:Fig.7.57a
1. Posture Elements 2. Accessory Elements
1.7.02 Bands of interlocking fret design along jaw line 2.1.01 Plain cap
      See also:     109
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AGENT: 116
Found only at Azangaro.
MAP
REFERENCES:
116-1     Anders 1986:Fig.7.53 (not lettered)
1. Posture Elements 2. Accessory Elements
1.4.07 Pendent zigzag on cheek
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AGENT: 117
The 117-1 artifact occurs in association with 103 on a Pachacamac vessel. The 117-2 example on a Huari vessel with 2 traditional Moche themes - a feline attacking from the rear and the sleeping guard - may indicate Moche origins for this individual. With 117-3 and 103 on a Huari vessel found at San José de Moro, these individuals may further support a represention of interaction between Huari and Moche populations. Elizabeth Benson (1974) presented a thorough analysis of the theme of a feline in control of a man. The most similar depictions to this Huari example appear to be those from Moche (Benson 1974:Figures 12, 13-14, 19). Within the man-feline theme, Benson noted two basic poses: 1) prayer; and, 2) prisoner with the possibility that either situation may have led to human sacrifice. Other interpretations were initiation rites and coca rituals (IBID: 27-28) with the two later examples that indicate an association with chicha and hallucinogenic snuff (IBID:Figures 23, 24). Unlike Benson's examples, the Huari example illustrated here has the unusual addition of a head in the lap of the sleeping or subdued individual. The depiction seems to depict that the head is a wide awake individual with a fearful expression since the feline has either subdued the guard - note the club - and is about to be captured. This depiction may represent a link in the man-feline theme in which the feline attacks on individual to steal another who in turn becomes the placating prisoner. (One might even speculate that the jaguar is a spirit animal stealing the soul of the subdued warrior.)
MAP not yet available
REFERENCES:
117-1     Knobloch 1985:VA49191
117-2     Knobloch 1999/2000
117-3     Castillo 2000:Fig.14, second row, right; Fig.15 bottom, left
1. Posture Elements 2. Accessory Elements
1.7.03 Bands of hooks along jaw line 2.1.02 Cap with headbands (probably represent
strips of textile wrapped around head)
    2.1.02.06 zigzag and filler dot band
      See also:     111     118
    2.1.02.09 checkered band
      See also:     131
2.4.01 Earspool
      See also: 101     102     103     107     108     112     123     124     129
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AGENT: 118

MAP not yet available
REFERENCES:
118-1     Isbell and Cook 2002:Fig.9.13     Knobloch 1999
1. Posture Elements 2. Accessory Elements
1.7.04 Bands of zigzag and dots along jaw line 2.1.02 Cap with headbands (probably represent
strips of textile wrapped around head)
    2.1.02.06 zigzag and filler dot band
      See also:     111     117
    2.1.02.10 feathered top pattern
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AGENT: 119
Found only at Azangaro.
MAP
REFERENCES:
119-1     Anders 1986:Fig.7.54a
1. Posture Elements 2. Accessory Elements
1.3.04 Outlined
    1.3.04.02 band and hook     129
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AGENT: 120
Found only at Azangaro.
MAP
REFERENCES:
120-1     Anders 1986:Fig.7.55j
1. Posture Elements 2. Accessory Elements
1.4.08 Pendent tufts on cheek
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AGENT: 121

MAP not yet available
REFERENCES:
121-1     Knobloch 1977
1. Posture Elements 2. Accessory Elements
2.1.02 Cap with headbands (probably represent
strips of textile wrapped around head)
    2.1.02.11 doubled ray design band
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AGENT: 122

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REFERENCES:
122-1     Knobloch 1999
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1.1.02 Divided into quadrant design fields 2.1.02 Cap with headbands (probably represent
strips of textile wrapped around head)
    2.1.02.12 band of horizontal S's edged with black and white zigzag bands
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AGENT: 123

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REFERENCES:
123-1     Textile Museum 1965:Fig.24
123-2     Kaulicke and Isbell 2001:cover
123-3     Isbell 2000:Fig.16, left
123-3     Isbell and Cook 2002:Fig.9.13     Knobloch 1999
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1.1.01 Divided into 2 design fields
    1.1.01.01 by diagonal dentate line
2.1.02 Cap with headbands (probably represent
strips of textile wrapped around head)
    2.1.02.13 band of dots
2.4.01 Earspool
      See also: 101     102     103     107     108     112     117     124     129
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AGENT: 124

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REFERENCES:
124-1     Kaulicke and Isbell 2001:cover
124-2     Isbell 2000:Fig.16, right
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2.1.08 knotted scarf in pelt pattern with headband of horizontal S's
2.4.01 Earspool
      See also: 101     102     103     107     108     112     117     123     129
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AGENT: 125

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REFERENCES:
125-1     Kaulicke and Isbell 2001:cover     Knobloch 1999
125-2     Isbell 2000:Fig.16, middle
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2.1.09 tall round hat with rows of hooks and stepped frets
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AGENT: 126

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REFERENCES:
126-1     Isbell 2000:Fig.21D
126-2     Isbell and Cook 2002:Fig.9.17
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2.1.02 Cap with headbands (probably represent
strips of textile wrapped around head)
    2.1.02.15 band of circles
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AGENT: 127

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REFERENCES:
127-1     Ubbelohde-Doering 1927:Abb.20
1. Posture Elements 2. Accessory Elements
2.1.07 Cap with brim
      See also:     110
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AGENT: 128
There are many images of Huari individuals with elaborate tear/cheek motifs; thus this individual probably represents a highland ethnicity. (see Hearst 4-4556)
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REFERENCES:
128-1     Hearst Museum 2002:4-4556 ;    Uhle 1913:Fig.4 ;    Menzel 1977:Fig.130 ;    Knobloch 1989:Fig.15 ;    Kaulicke 1998:262
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1.4.02 Tearband
    1.4.02.02 double band ending in tufts
2.1.02 Cap with headbands (probably represent
    strips of textile wrapped around head)
    2.1.02.16 wavy horizontal line with dots
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AGENT: 129
Circlets in headdress appear to be sewn discs to a wrapped headdress. The top tuft of the vessel's rim may indicate feathers. This individual also has a noseplug. (see Hearst 4-4556)
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REFERENCES:
129-1     Hearst Museum 2002:4-4556 ;    Uhle 1913:Fig.4 ;    Menzel 1977:Fig.130 ;    Knobloch 1989:Fig.15 ;    Kaulicke 1998:262
129-2     Uhle 1935:Fig.19
129-3     Lapiner 1976:Fig.546
129-4     Watanabe 2001:Fig.9
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1.3.04 Outlined
    1.3.04.02 band and hook     119
2.1.02 Cap with headbands (probably represent
strips of textile wrapped around head)
    2.1.02.14 band with multiple rows of dots
2.2.02 Tunic: tie-dyed into contrasting circles
      See also:     100     104
2.4.02 Noseplug
      See also:     105     106
2.4.01 Earspool
      See also: 101     102     103     107     108     112     117     123     124
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AGENT: 130

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REFERENCES:
130-1     Menzel 1977:Fig.129
130-2     Mazzoleni 1974: Fig.101
130-3     Ubbelohde-Doering 1927:Abb.1 ;    Spielvogel 1955:Pl.100, photo 2
130-4     Ubbelohde-Doering 1927:Abb.7,8
130-5     Knobloch 2000c
130-6     Spielvogel 1955:Pl.100, photo 1
1. Posture Elements 2. Accessory Elements
2.1.02 Cap with headbands (probably represent
strips of textile wrapped around head)
    2.1.02.02 multiple plain bands
2.2.09 Tunic: vertical stripes
      See also:     131
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AGENT: 131

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REFERENCES:
131-1     Lumbreras (Fund de H.) ;    Stierlin 1984:Fig.136
1. Posture Elements 2. Accessory Elements
2.1.02 Cap with headbands (probably represent
strips of textile wrapped around head)
    2.1.02.09 checkered band
      See also:     117
2.2.09 Tunic: vertical stripes
      See also:     130
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AGENT: 132
On an exquisitely detailed jar, Agents 100, 132 and 137 are depicted with various cultivars. This association suggests control of cultivation. These agents may have overseen the planting and harvesting of the plants. Several plants occur at distinct elevations or environmental niches such as yuca, maize and potatoes. The agents may represent diverse communities whose association with the cultivars suggests economic cooperation among distinct groups thereby supporting a Huari political system. The depiction of yuca (manioc) is particularly curious in that its area of cultivation would be in the eastern slopes of the Andes. However Isbell (1977:10) and Anders (1986:56) mention the trade routes from Jargampata and Azangaro, respectively, into the ceja de selva region that probably existed during Middle Horizon. The identification of the oca and tuna are based on similar observations by Yacovleff and Herrera (1934:308, 321, respectively).
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Agent 132
REFERENCES:
132-1     Knobloch 2000c
132-2     Ochatoma and Cabrera 2002:Fig.8.9D
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AGENT: 133

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Agent 133
REFERENCES:
133-1     Knobloch 1979
1. Posture Elements 2. Accessory Elements
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AGENT: 134

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REFERENCES:
134-1     Knobloch 1999/2000
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AGENT: 135
This image lacks a head. The body is wearing an elaborate tunic of vertical panels with profile griffins. As with Agent 100 at Conchopata, the agent appears to be standing on a reed boat.
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Under Construction
REFERENCES:
135-1     Knobloch 1999/2000
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AGENT: 136
This agent does not display many elite articles of clothing except for a large necklace. The agent may represent a female, though other agent images with little or no elaborate facial or head decoration can be male.
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Agent 136
REFERENCES:
136-1     Knobloch 1983
1. Posture Elements 2. Accessory Elements
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AGENT: 137

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Agent 137
REFERENCES:
137-1     Ochatoma y Pérez 1998:back cover ;    Knobloch 2000c
1. Posture Elements 2. Accessory Elements
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