rooted in Chavin art style

primary theme is standing human, which is depicted from the front with arms raised and spread, with headdress and necklace, with belted garment, with staff in hand; represents a deity or creator Viracocha

other icons are feline, bird/human, feline/human, jaguar, angels, staff with animal parts

less common motifs are meander bands, circular or geometric eyes and nose, v-shaped canines, trophy heads

most depictions are on stone sculpture but also pottery and textiles