Amulet, Llama
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)
ClassificationsPersonal Symbol
Credit LineGift of Connie Thrasher Jaquith
Object numberA.2007.26.4
DescriptionHead and torso only of a llama showing long neck, carved ears, incised eyes, and carved mouth. Light colored stone with reddish brown mineralizationOn View
Not on viewCollections
Early 20th century
early 20th C
early 20th C
Mid 20th century
ca. 1950, C. Cerny