Keros (tall goblets like those shown here), tazones (large cups like the kero but stouter), and vasijas (small pitchers or vases) are a few types of ceremonial vessels.  Though there are two types here, you can see that the keros of each type are nearly identical in size, shape, and color. My father says that they used to be much more varied; as many types as there are cultures here in Tiwanaku (and that's A LOT!). But now the priests pay us to make keros with red slip showing particular mythical imagery.  I still prefer our Moquegua pottery that we make to use in our home.  Unfortunately, I couldn't get any incensarios for you to see. They are my favorite, coming in many shapes and sizes.

            I have not yet honed my skills enough to make those.  Right now I'm learning about the many dyes we use to make the colorful slips. Slips of many colors are held in those containers to your right.  Next to the slip is a large basin for water; we go through so much water as a potter, we live near a semipermanent water source.  (Stanish 161) The water helps keep that large mound of unformed clay moist while we work.

For pictures of real Tiwanaku ceramics, visit Museo Contisuyo