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Bottle. human and llama effigy. man attached to (possibly leading) llama
Bottle. human and llama effigy. man attached to (possibly leading) llama
Object Number 986-26-30/11516
Display Title Bottle. human and llama effigy. man attached to (possibly leading) llama
Descriptions
Object Description Bottle. human and llama effigy. man attached to (possibly leading) llama. man has polished, ovoid body with feet protruding from hem of garment. hands holding a staff at front of body. incised and milded facial features. man wearing cap with large fan - shaped headdress and disk earrings. llama's body forms bottle with flaring spout at back of body. tri-color design on headdress and heads of figures.
Inventory Description Ceramic double chamber bottle, 2 figurines chambers, 1 human, 1 animal, mottled
Classification
  • Bottle
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Recuay
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 17 x 14 cm (6 11/16 x 5 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 986-26-30/11516

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