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Description

A conical metal shaft with a modelled, quadruped finial. The animal has a large muzzle, a tail, ears and horns. A hole is cast through the thick part of the shaft a centimetre below the finial.

History Of Use

These pin-like artifacts are common in north coast graves from the Moche Period onward. They probably functioned as spatulas for dipping the lime out of a container for use during coca-leaf chewing (Antze). Related objects are more spoon-like and have a flattened tip (Bingham). Some may have functioned as lime bottle stoppers as well (Kaufmann Doig).

Narrative

Inca or colonial style(?); after 1476.

Item History

  • Made in Peru between 1476 and 1550
  • Collected between 1949 and 1966
  • Owned by Anonymous before May 4, 1981
  • Received from Anonymous (Donor) on May 4, 1981

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