Amulet

MOA: University of British Columbia

3150/9

Small stone carving of a farm scene. Rectangular, with a collection of buildings of a uniform height, rooves covered with cross hatching, linear designs, and circles. A small empty square sits at centre. Along front edge stands a line of seven animals, possibly sheep, facing outwards. All have rounded heads and horns to the sides, with the suggestion of legs at bottom. Underside of amulet is unmarked.


  • Type of Item amulet
  • Culture Peruvian
  • Material alabaster stone
  • Measurements height 2.4 cm, width 9.7 cm, depth 6.7 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Zbigniew Adam Szybinski
  • Received from Zbigniew Adam Szybinski

  • Made in Puno

  • Creation Date between 1950 and 1999
  • Ownership Date before February 24, 2016
  • Acquisition Date on February 24, 2016

  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3150/0009