Cup in form of an Alpaca (Conopa)

NameVessel

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Dateca. 2005

Place madeCuzco, Peru, South America

MediumCeramic, glaze

DimensionsOverall: 4 3/4 x 6 5/16 x 7 7/8 in. (12 x 16 x 20 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.2008.60.6

Collections

Latin America

DescriptionBoth ears are missing on this green glazed terra-cotta kneeling alpaca figure. There are two loops around its neck with three pompoms dangling from each. In the center of the llama's back is a round rimmed opening. In front and behind the opening are vertical straps connected by one down the center back which is interrupted by the opening. The tail makes small open loop.