Hello, this item is a wooden kero vessel inspired by Inca ceremonial cups, traditionally used for ritual drinking of chicha during feasts and religious ceremonies in the Andes. The vessel has a flared form with geometric decoration, stylized motifs, and painted surface patterns resembling ancient Inca iconography. It measures about 7 inches in height and diameter at the rim. These types of vessels were originally crafted in wood, ceramic, or precious metals, often decorated with symbolic designs connected to Andean cosmology and political hierarchy.

Authentic Inca keros date from the 15th to 16th century and are extremely rare, usually housed in museum collections. The example shown here, considering its modern purchase in Machu Picchu in 2012 and its general finish, appears to be a 20th or 21st century reproduction made for the tourist or decorative market rather than a pre-Columbian artifact. Such pieces generally hold value as ethnographic or decorative objects, typically between 100 and 300 USD depending on workmanship and condition. An authentic Inca kero, if confirmed, would reach values in the tens of thousands at international auction, but this example aligns more closely with modern reproductions.