COLLECTION NAME:
The AMICA Library
Record
AMICA ID:
CMA_.1990.128
AMICA Library Year:
1998
Object Type:
Decorative Arts and Utilitarian Objects
Creator Nationality:
South American; Pre-Columbian; Moche; Chimu
Creator Dates/Places:
Peru
Creator Name-CRT:
Peru, Moche Culture
Title:
Llama Effigy Vessel
Title Type:
Primary
View:
Full View
Creation Date:
150 BC - 150
Creation Start Date:
-150
Creation End Date:
150
Materials and Techniques:
earthenware
Classification Term:
Ceramic
Classification Term:
Ceramic
Dimensions:
Overall: 18cm x 23cm x 13cm
AMICA Contributor:
The Cleveland Museum of Art
Owner Location:
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
ID Number:
1990.128
Credit Line:
John L. Severance Fund
Context:
Llamas are of great importance in the Andean region both as beasts of burden and sources of meat. This vessel depicts a resting llama loaded with two sacks of goods. The rope which passes through one pierced ear served to guide the animal in a caravan.The llama's legs, folded under his body, are carefully modeled on the underside of the vessel.
Related Image Identifier Link:
CMA_.1990.128.tif
