Amulet

NameAmulet

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Date1979

Place madeLa Paz, La Paz, Bolivia, South America

MediumMetal (lead)

Dimensionsoverall: 7.4 X 7 CM

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.1980.26.59X

Collections

Andean Folk Art

DescriptionCast base metal; horseshoe shaped amulet has Arma Christi in center and is surrounded inside and outside of the horseshoe by small figures including people, animals and the symbols of the passion.$5 ea. Purch. from herb vendor at Arequipa indoor market