Figure Item Number: 2990/283 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Stone pregnant llama figure, made of yellow limestone, lightly banded. Vestigial ears, tail and legs, four teats on belly. Polished surface. Unbroken.
Narrative
Similar effigies have been found in Early Nasca association.
Item History
- Made in Nasca, Ica, Peru between 101 BCE and 800
- Collected between 1950 and 1975
- Owned by Alan R. Sawyer
- Owned by Erika H. Sawyer before January 15, 2013
- Received from Erika H. Sawyer (Donor) on January 15, 2013
What
Who
- Culture
- Nasca
- Previous Owner
- Alan R. Sawyer and Erika H. Sawyer
- Received from
- Erika H. Sawyer (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Nasca, Ica, Peru
When
- Creation Date
- between 101 BCE and 800
- Collection Date
- between 1950 and 1975
- Ownership Date
- before January 15, 2013
- Acquisition Date
- on January 15, 2013
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2990/0283