DepartmentLatin America

Amulet, Llama

NameAnimal Amulet; illa

CultureQuechua

DateLate 18th - early 19th century

Place madeBautista Saavedra Province, Bolivia, South America

MediumStone (soapstone)

DimensionsOverall: 1 3/16 x 1 7/16 x 1/2 in. (3 x 3.7 x 1.2 cm)

Credit LineGift of Connie Thrasher Jaquith

Object numberA.2007.26.4

Collections

Andean Folk Art

DescriptionHead and torso only of a llama showing long neck, carved ears, incised eyes, and carved mouth. Light colored stone with reddish brown mineralization

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