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DepartmentLatin America

Sheep amulet

NameAmulet
CultureKallawaya
Dateearly-mid-20th century
Place madeBautista Saavedra, La Paz, Bolivia, South America
MediumAlabaster
DimensionsLargest: 1 7/16 × 11/16 × 1 3/4 in. (3.6 × 1.7 × 4.4 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Linda Alexander, A.2020.25.54
Object numberA.2020.25.54
ProvenancePurchased by donor in Cusco ca early 1990s
DescriptionAnimal amulet of white stone with a rectangular shape, incised eyes, and smoothed head shape.
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