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Cup in form of an Alpaca (Conopa)
Cup in form of an Alpaca (Conopa)
Cup in form of an Alpaca (Conopa)
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentLatin America

Cup in form of an Alpaca (Conopa)

NameVessel
Artist Artist Not Recorded
Dateca. 2005
Place madeCuzco, Peru, South America
MediumCeramic, glaze
DimensionsOverall: 4 3/4 x 6 5/16 x 7 7/8 in. (12 x 16 x 20 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection
Object numberFA.2008.60.6
DescriptionBoth ears are missing on this green glazed terra-cotta kneeling alpaca figure. There are two loops around its neck with three pompoms dangling from each. In the center of the llama's back is a round rimmed opening. In front and behind the opening are vertical straps connected by one down the center back which is interrupted by the opening. The tail makes small open loop.
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