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Amulet, Llama fetus
Amulet, Llama fetus
Amulet, Llama fetus
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentLatin America

Amulet, Llama fetus

NameAmulet; illa
CultureQuechua
Dateearly 20th C
Place madePuno, Peru, South America
Mediumcarved stone (soap stone0
DimensionsOverall: 1 9/16 x 2 3/16 x 9/16 in. (4 x 5.5 x 1.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Connie Thrasher Jaquith
Object numberA.2007.26.3
DescriptionStanding light-colored llama figure with ears, tail, and legs mostly missing. Polished all over.
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