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Amulet, chacra
Amulet, chacra
Amulet, chacra
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentLatin America

Amulet, chacra

NameAmulet; Chacra
CultureQuechua
Place madePuno, Peru, South America
MediumBlack Stone
DimensionsOverall: 13/16 x 1 9/16 x 1 3/8 in. (2 x 4 x 3.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Connie Thrasher Jaquith
Object numberA.2007.26.2
DescriptionRectangular black stone scene with house and two people in front of it, plus two animals facing away from them. On the other side are six animal in descending size, all facing out. Raised areas and base are polished.
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