Bull amulet

NameAmulet

CultureKallawaya

Dateearly-mid-20th century

Place madeBautista Saavedra, La Paz, Bolivia, South America

MediumBasalt

DimensionsLargest: 1 1/4 × 1/2 × 2 in. (3.1 × 1.3 × 5.1 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Linda Alexander, A.2020.25.57

Object numberA.2020.25.57

ProvenancePurchased by donor in Cusco ca early 1990s

DescriptionBovine amulet of black stone with a rectangular shape, with head and tail details.

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