DepartmentLatin America

Llama conopa

NameCeremonial vessel

CultureQuechua

Date18th - early 19th century

Place madeCuzco, Peru, South America

MediumWood

DimensionsOverall: 2 1/16 x 4 5/16 x 1 9/16 in. (5.2 x 11 x 4 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.2009.26.13

Collections

Andean Folk Art

DescriptionMiniature wooden vessel in form of legless llama with deep depression carved in back. Horizontal splits in wood, wear on face, ears missing.

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