DepartmentLatin America

Amulet

NameAmulet

CultureAymara?

Dateca. 1950, C. Cerny

Place madePeru, South America

MediumAlabaster

DimensionsOverall: 1 3/8 x 1 in. (3.5 x 2.5 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.1980.26.87

Collections

Latin America

DescriptionCarved alabaster on "piedra del lago." Ram-like figure with inwardly curved horns, incised eyes, nostrils, oval mouth, legs on sides of stone, floral motif on back, back legs and "v" shaped tail.Believed to protect and promote fertility of livestock.