Mezcala Stone Anthropomorphic Figure. 200 BC – 500 AD. 7,5 cm H. Spanish Export License.
No. 83207879
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Inca, Peru Stone Canopa Lama figure. 9,5 cm L. Very Nice. Spanish Import License
Canopa Lama figure.
With incised eyes, nose and ears.
- fine quality -
Inca, Peru, 1200 - 1500 AD
Stone.
DIMENSIONS: 9,5 cm large and 5,5 cm heigth.
CONDITION: Good condition.
Provenance: Private collection, D.S., Alemania, formed during 1960. With import-export spanish license.
These small stone figures, called "canopas," are the most common ritual effigies known from the Inca. Typically depicting llamas, alpacas, or other camelids, these canopas are often buried in the animals' corrals to protect the herds and increase their fertility. This particular container depicts a llama with a flat base, a raised head with perky ears, and drooping neck folds. The cavity on its back would have been filled with offerings like coca leaves, maize, or animal fat in order to appease the gods.
The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki. The piece includes authenticity certificate. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.
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No. 83207879
No longer available
Inca, Peru Stone Canopa Lama figure. 9,5 cm L. Very Nice. Spanish Import License
Canopa Lama figure.
With incised eyes, nose and ears.
- fine quality -
Inca, Peru, 1200 - 1500 AD
Stone.
DIMENSIONS: 9,5 cm large and 5,5 cm heigth.
CONDITION: Good condition.
Provenance: Private collection, D.S., Alemania, formed during 1960. With import-export spanish license.
These small stone figures, called "canopas," are the most common ritual effigies known from the Inca. Typically depicting llamas, alpacas, or other camelids, these canopas are often buried in the animals' corrals to protect the herds and increase their fertility. This particular container depicts a llama with a flat base, a raised head with perky ears, and drooping neck folds. The cavity on its back would have been filled with offerings like coca leaves, maize, or animal fat in order to appease the gods.
The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki. The piece includes authenticity certificate. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.
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