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.

  • 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