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Object Number 974-10-30/8907
Display Title Polychromed wood and gesso standing figure, representing member of the inca nobi
Descriptions
Object Description Polychromed wood and gesso standing figure, representing member of the Inca nobility. Wears tunic, cape and crown. Knee ornament, which includes "lion" emblem is missing. Glass eyes. Lead fingers. 13" h. Capital letters on base: "10 Una Yopan.Que"
Inventory Description Wooden human male figurine, on pedestal base, painted, damaged base.
Classification
  • Figurine
  • Raw Material
Department Ethnographic
Date 1600-1800
Culture
  • Colonial Period
  • Inca
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Dimensions Overall: 32.9 × 12.7 × 8.8 cm, 1.3962 lb. (12 15/16 × 5 × 3 7/16 in., 633.3 g)
Quantity 1
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