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DepartmentLatin America

Sheep amulet

NameAmulet
CultureKallawaya
Dateearly-mid-20th century
Place madeBautista Saavedra, La Paz, Bolivia, South America
MediumBasalt
DimensionsLargest: 1 5/16 × 9/16 × 1 5/8 in. (3.4 × 1.4 × 4.1 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Linda Alexander, A.2020.25.47
Object numberA.2020.25.47
ProvenancePurchased by donor in Cusco ca early 1990s
DescriptionAnimal amulet of black stone with a rectangular shape and smoothed head shape.
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