Whistling Vessel of Llama Carrying Man and Bags
Arts of the Americas
These two ceramic vessels convey the importance of llamas among the ancient Andean cultures. The Lambayeque example representing a man on a llama is unusual, since llamas are normally used as pack animals and are only employed as mounts by merchants during river crossings. Perhaps this vessel represents such a merchant.
The Wari ceremonial cup also depicts a domesticated llama. The gold disc attached to the rope around its neck underscores the animal’s value and ritual importance.
The Wari ceremonial cup also depicts a domesticated llama. The gold disc attached to the rope around its neck underscores the animal’s value and ritual importance.
CULTURE
Lambayeque
MEDIUM
Ceramic
DATES
ca. 1100-1400
PERIOD
Pre-Spanish
DIMENSIONS
9 3/4 x 4 3/4 x 9 1/2 in. (24.8 x 12.1 x 24.1 cm) (show scale)
COLLECTIONS
Arts of the Americas
ACCESSION NUMBER
36.344
CREDIT LINE
Gift of Mrs. Eugene Schaefer
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is not on view
CAPTION
Lambayeque. Whistling Vessel of Llama Carrying Man and Bags, ca. 1100-1400. Ceramic, 9 3/4 x 4 3/4 x 9 1/2 in. (24.8 x 12.1 x 24.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mrs. Eugene Schaefer, 36.344. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 36.344_acetate_bw.jpg)
IMAGE
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