Amulet

NameAmulet

CultureQuechua

DateEarly 20th C

Place madePuno, Peru, South America

MediumSoap stone

DimensionsOverall: 1 3/8 x 1 3/16 x 13/16 in. (3.5 x 3 x 2 cm)

Credit LineGift of Connie Thrasher Jaquith

Object numberA.2007.26.8

Collections

Latin America

DescriptionRound ball shape with carvings on three sides. Two sides have spiral carvings, and one is simply rounded. the overall shape is triangular. Polished

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