Chancay Pre-Columbian Standing Figure

Both arms raised, a standing figure seems to ask for a ruling.

This pre-Columbian standing figure is Chancay, from Peru. It is terra cotta. Terra cotta is fired earthenware, and Peruvian potters of the Chancay period often used a pale slip with painted details in dark pigment. Pale tan, with a rectangular headband painted in zigzag, round eyes and a small mouth, the figure has arms that flare outward and short peg legs. A dark patch marks the left hand against the worn surface. It is 4.75 inches wide, 1.75 deep and 6 high.

Hands up, expression blank, and charming about it.