Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/283

Stone pregnant llama figure, made of yellow limestone, lightly banded. Vestigial ears, tail and legs, four teats on belly. Polished surface. Unbroken.

  • Narrative

    Similar effigies have been found in Early Nasca association.


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Nasca
  • Material stone
  • Measurements height 6.1 cm, width 9.0 cm, depth 3.9 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Alan R. Sawyer, Erika H. Sawyer
  • Received from Erika H. Sawyer

  • Made in Nasca

  • Creation Date between 101 BCE and 800
  • Collection Date between 1950 and 1975
  • Ownership Date before January 15, 2013
  • Acquisition Date on January 15, 2013

  • Item Classes carvings & sculpture
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 2990/0283