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Bull and cow
Bull and cow
Bull and cow
DepartmentLatin America

Bull and cow

NameAnimal Amulets; illas
Artist Artist unrecorded
DateLate 20th century
Place madeBautista Saavedra Province, Bolivia, South America
MediumStone
DimensionsOverall: 2 1/16 x 3 1/8 x 1 in. (5.2 x 8 x 2.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Kisla Jiménez & Jonathan Williams
Object numberA.2009.44.6v
Collections
DescriptionPair of white stone amulets (illas) of bull and cow, each with long tail slung over back, incised eyes, mouth and nose.
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