Skip to main content
Tapial wall one east edge of top of huaca at Site 121
Tapial wall one east edge of top of huaca at Site 121
Object Number 2011.17.2.1.15.6
Display Title Tapial wall one east edge of top of huaca at Site 121
Descriptions
Object Description 1989 A-15 / A-15
Department Photographic
Date 1989
Artist Dr. Glenn S. Russell
Culture
  • Pre-Columbian South American styles and periods
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / La Libertad Region
Intrasite Tapial wall east edge top of huaca
Materials Negative, 35mm
Dimensions Overall: 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1

Important Note about Historical Language

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.

PrimaryMedia Object Number Title Classification Geography/Provenience SHARE
Detail of construction of huaca showing walls and fill at Site 121
2011.17.2.1.15.8 Detail of construction of huaca showing walls and fill at Site 121
La Libertad Region
Detail of plastered tapia wall at Site 121
2011.17.2.1.15.7 Detail of plastered tapia wall at Site 121
La Libertad Region
North face of huaca at Site 121
2011.17.2.1.15.9 North face of huaca at Site 121
La Libertad Region
General view of Site 121
2011.17.2.1.15.16 General view of Site 121
La Libertad Region
Detail of frieze at Site 121
2011.17.2.1.15.5 Detail of frieze at Site 121
La Libertad Region
Detail of frieze at Site 121
2011.17.2.1.15.4 Detail of frieze at Site 121
La Libertad Region
Detail of frieze at Site 121
2011.17.2.1.15.3 Detail of frieze at Site 121
La Libertad Region
Frieze fragment with possible fish and step fret design at Site 121
2011.17.2.1.15.2 Frieze fragment with possible fish and step fret design at Site 121
La Libertad Region
Frieze fragment with bird design at Site 121
2011.17.2.1.15.1 Frieze fragment with bird design at Site 121
La Libertad Region
East edge of huaca showing stepped platform at Site 121
2011.17.2.1.14.36 East edge of huaca showing stepped platform at Site 121
La Libertad Region
East side top of huaca at Site 121
2011.17.2.1.14.35 East side top of huaca at Site 121
La Libertad Region
West side top of huaca at Site 121
2011.17.2.1.14.34 West side top of huaca at Site 121
La Libertad Region