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DepartmentLatin America

Amulet

NameAmulet

Artist Artist unrecorded

Date1979

Place madeLa Paz, Bolivia, South America

MediumMetal (lead)

DimensionsOverall: 3 1/16 in. (7.7 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.1980.26.57X

Collections

Andean Folk Art

DescriptionCast base metal. Round amulet consists of an inner and outer circle of small figures such as snake, flag, star, animals, trees, etc. In center is large sun with face on it. Silver color.

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