Caypai and phusca
Maker
Pompeyo Berrocal Evanán
Date2007
Place madeSarhua, Ayacucho, Peru, South America
MediumWood, wool
DimensionsOverall: 11 13/16 x 3 15/16 x 3/8 in. (30 x 10 x 1 cm)
ClassificationsTextileworking T&E (Old)
Credit LineIFAF Collection
Object numberFA.2008.60.12V
DescriptionThis long, light brown wooden spindle has a circular base. The top of the distaff is circular with a slot located at the top center. At each side of the slot, and facing one another are carved two llamas. The circular area is decorated with a repeating diamond design. A row of diamonds are incised vertically on either side of handle.On View
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