DepartmentLatin America
Sheep amulet
NameAmulet
CultureKallawaya
Dateearly-mid-20th century
Place madeBautista Saavedra, La Paz, Bolivia, South America
MediumAlabaster
DimensionsLargest: 13/16 × 3/8 × 1 in. (2.1 × 0.9 × 2.5 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Linda Alexander, A.2020.25.55
Object numberA.2020.25.55
ProvenancePurchased by donor in Cusco ca early 1990s
DescriptionRam amulet of white stone with a rectangular shape, detailed head, and light patina.
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Artist unrecorded
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