Frog effigy with round opening at its back (conopa). Reed stamped eyes, pupil and punched nostrils. Arms and legs outlined by incisions. Faint traces of cream paint residue in incisions. Complete.

• History Of Use

  Used for liturgical events.

• Narrative

  Final Phase of Late Paracas. Effigies with round holes in their backs were found only in the final phase of Paracas culture, proto Nasca and first phase Nasca.

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• Type of Item amulet
• Culture Paracas
• Material clay, paint
• Measurements height 5.0 cm, width 8.3 cm, depth 5.5 cm (overall)

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

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• Made in Ocucaje

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• Creation Date between 901 BCE and 201 BCE
• Collection Date between 1950 and 1975
• Ownership Date before January 15, 2013
• Acquisition Date on January 15, 2013

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• Item Classes ceramics
• Condition good
• Accession Number 2990/0486