Apu Stone Item Number: 2862/17 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Shaped apu stone, cubical in shape, with seven nodular points. Each point has three thin rings carved into it that have been darkened with pigment. A face is carved into one facet, with round eyes, large nose, and smiling mouth and is surrounded by short carved lines.
History Of Use
Apu or chumpi stones are connected to the mountains (apu) of Peru, and are used by shamans for healing.
Item History
- Made in Peru
- Owned by Anthony A. Shelton before February 9, 2011
- Received from Anthony A. Shelton (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Director's Budget (Funding source) on February 9, 2011
What
Who
- Culture
- Peruvian
- Previous Owner
- Anthony A. Shelton
- Received from
- Anthony A. Shelton (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Director's Budget (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Peru
When
- Ownership Date
- before February 9, 2011
- Acquisition Date
- on February 9, 2011
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2862/0017