Amulet Item Number: 2990/486 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Frog effigy with round opening at its back (conopa). Reed stamped eyes, pupil and punched nostrils. Arms and legs outlined by incisions. Faint traces of cream paint residue in incisions. Complete.
History Of Use
Used for liturgical events.
Narrative
Final Phase of Late Paracas. Effigies with round holes in their backs were found only in the final phase of Paracas culture, proto Nasca and first phase Nasca.
Item History
- Made in Ocucaje, Ica, Peru between 901 BCE and 201 BCE
- 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
- Paracas
- 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
- Ocucaje, Ica, Peru
When
- Creation Date
- between 901 BCE and 201 BCE
- Collection Date
- between 1950 and 1975
- Ownership Date
- before January 15, 2013
- Acquisition Date
- on January 15, 2013
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2990/0486