DepartmentLatin America
Mate Cup on Llama Base
NameCup
DateSecond half 20th century
Place madeBuenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina, South America
MediumAlpaca, silver
DimensionsOverall: 5 7/8 x 3 3/8 x 2 3/4 in. (15 x 8.5 x 7 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection
Object numberFA.2009.29.12
DescriptionSilver sculpted llama stands on flat circular base with large ovoid silver colored vessel on its back. The "pot" with elongated, narrow neck, is carved with three stylized faces, triangular forms and zig-zags above an encircling band. Radiating designs and large zig-zags are located below the band.
1100 - 1400
ca. 1930
ca. 1875
