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DepartmentLatin America

Amulet

NameAmulet

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Date1979

Place madeLa Paz, La Paz, Bolivia, South America

MediumMetal (lead)

DimensionsOverall: 3 1/8 x 2 3/4 in. (8 x 7 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.1980.26.58X

Collections

Andean Folk Art

DescriptionCast base metal; silver color. Round amulet consists of an inner and an outer circle of small figures such as animals, flags, trees, people, etc. In center is a shield with flags, figures.

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