Andean peoples had been drinking out of beaker-like vessels called keros since before 400 CE, but the Inca introduced some stylistic elements solidifying the kero as a form which persisted well into the colonial era. Keros were used to drink a fermented maize beverage called chicha. Traditionally, keros were made in pairs for the exchange of chicha between two people. Here, you see an elegant example with two feline handles. On one side of the vessel, a warrior carries a shield and possibly a spear. On the other side, a woman holds large flowers. Both figures are followed by attendants carrying parasols of sorts that hang over the heads of the primary figures.