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LOT 2743
South American Inca Ritual Stone Conopas of an Alpaca
CIRCA 1400-1532 A.D. OR LATER
4 in. (230 grams, 10.3 cm).
Carved hollow vessel with tiered mane and hooked tail, opening to upper face. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK auction market.
Property of a Suffolk, UK, gentleman.
See Brooklyn Museum, accession number 86.224.85, for a similar example.
FootnotesThese effigies were created to bring prosperity to owners and herds. Offerings would be made, placing coca leaves and other items within the cavity.
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LOT 2743
South American Inca Ritual Stone Conopas of an Alpaca
Estimate £60 - 80€70 - 93 (for guidance only)$81 - 108 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Opening Bid: £5
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Opening Bid: £5
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