DepartmentLatin America

Amulet

NameAmulet

Artist Artist Not Recorded

DateMid-20th century

Place madeAyacucho, Peru, South America

MediumStone (Huamanga), paint

Dimensionsoverall: 9.6 cm x 3 cm x 2.5 cm; 3 3/4 in x 1 3/16 in x in

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.2007.13.5

Collections

Andean Folk Art

DescriptionSmall carved figure holding flower and child. Gold halo around head. Robe is blue with white trim. Base is green with red dots. Sticker on back "Peru--Tesoros"

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