Captives

After a warrior is defeated, a rope is put around his neck and his clothing, weapons, and ornaments are removed and tied into a weapon bundle. He is then slapped in the face until he bleeds. The bodies, arms, and faces of warriors are usually painted with elaborate geometric and zoomorphic designs.

Image Source

• Christopher B. Donnan and Donna McClelland Moche Archive, 1963–2011, PH.PC.001_299-RAP 82-7-28, Image Collections and Fieldwork Archives, Dumbarton Oaks, Trustees for Harvard University, Washington, D.C.