Amulet Item Number: 2990/286 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Llama conopa figure made of yellow-cream stone (for libation). Incised dotted circles form diagonal cross on each side; raised head, flat base. Polished surface. Unbroken.
History Of Use
Used for liturgical events.
Item History
- Made in Cuzco, Peru between 1476 and 1534
- 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
- Inca
- 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
- Cuzco, Peru
When
- Creation Date
- between 1476 and 1534
- Collection Date
- between 1950 and 1975
- Ownership Date
- before January 15, 2013
- Acquisition Date
- on January 15, 2013
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2990/0286