Stone headrest, Chancay culture, Peru Length: 15.8 cm Stone. Carved from carefully polished stone and adorned with an elegant engraved design, this headrest is characteristic of the art of the Chancay culture (c. 1000–1470). Intended to support the head while resting, it illustrates the refinement of the stone-carving traditions of Peru’s central coast, where everyday objects were often embellished with highly understated decoration.