Bird effigy with round opening on its back. Bird has elongated eyes, flanged wings with rows of dots between incised and horizontal lines, and a vertical line in relief down the middle of breast. Breakage not repaired.

• Narrative

  Used for liturgical events.

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• Type of Item amulet
• Culture Paracas
• Material clay, paint
• Measurements height 7.2 cm, width 6.8 cm, depth 7.7 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 Teojate

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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 fair
• Accession Number 2990/0487