Amulet
MOA: University of British Columbia
2990/286
Llama conopa figure made of yellow-cream stone (for libation). Incised dotted circles form diagonal cross on each side; raised head, flat base. Polished surface. Unbroken.
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History Of Use
Used for liturgical events.
- Type of Item amulet
- Culture Inca
- Material stone
- Measurements height 6.1 cm, width 5.5 cm, depth 3.0 cm (overall)
- Previous Owner Alan R. Sawyer, Erika H. Sawyer
- Received from Erika H. Sawyer
- Made in Cuzco
- Creation Date between 1476 and 1534
- Collection Date between 1950 and 1975
- Ownership Date before January 15, 2013
- Acquisition Date on January 15, 2013
- Condition fair
- Accession Number 2990/0286