Amulet, horned sheep (ram)

NameAnimal Amulet; illa

Artist Artist Not Recorded

DateLate 18th - early 19th century

Place madeBautista Saavedra Province, Bolivia, South America

MediumStone (soapstone)

Dimensionsoverall: 2.5 cm x 3.2 cm x 1.7 cm; in x 1 1/4 in x 11/16 in

Credit LineGift of Connie Thrasher Jaquith

Object numberA.2007.26.6

Collections

Andean Folk Art

DescriptionThree dimensional standing sheep with large curved horns, ears, tail, and stubby legs of orangish/golden colored stone with dark brown or black accretions. polished.

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