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Amulet
Amulet
Amulet
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentLatin America

Amulet

NameAnimal Amulet; illa
CultureQuechua
DateEarly 20th century
Place madeBautista Saavedra Province, Bolivia, South America
MediumStone (soapstone)
DimensionsOverall: 1 1/16 x 1 3/4 in. (2.7 x 4.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Connie Thrasher Jaquith
Object numberA.2007.26.7
Collections
DescriptionAnimal kneeling on a sliver of a base. Its ears, tail and legs are distinctly carved. Polished
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Artist unrecorded
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Artist unrecorded
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