Caypai and phusca

NameDistaff and Drop Spindle

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)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.2008.60.12V

Collections

Andean Folk Art

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.