Amulet

NameAmulet

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Date1979

Place madeAyacucho, Ayacucho, Peru, South America

Mediumglass, metal

DimensionsOverall: 2 9/16 in. (6.5 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.1980.26.85

Collections

Latin America

DescriptionGlass hypodermic bottle with metal top with rubber center, filled with fluid and multicolored objects such as a female figure, colored stones, cactus needles, metal cross with Christ, and beans.Purchased in Huanayo Market herbalist's booth, 1/1980.