Llama

NameCermonial drinking vessel

CultureQuechua

DateLate 19th century

Place madeSouthern Highlands, Peru, South America

MediumCeramic

DimensionsOverall: 5 1/2 x 3 9/16 x 8 11/16 in. (14 x 9 x 22 cm)

Credit LineGift of Connie Thrasher Jaquith

Object numberA.2006.48.7

Collections

Andean Folk Art

DescriptionLong necked, legless animal form with small head, collar around neck, elongated, relatively bulbous body with flattened bottom and opening in back. The surface burnished with a stone and red pigment rubbed into head & neck. 3.5 cm circular opening with 2cm lip on back.