1976.54 French School, Madonna and Child
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
NOTES
Created c. 1635-1640
Checked Piction
1982.393.FA Miniature female figure (Peru, Inka)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Miniature human and animal figurines were often deposited as offerings, which sometimes accompanied human burials or sacrifices. The figurines were composed of high-value silver, gold, or Spondylus shell.
1989.W.2483 Feather bundle (Peru, Inka)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Miniature human and animal figurines composed of high-value silver, gold, or Spondylus shell are often found archaeologically associated with sacr
1983.632 Small effigy in the shape of a camelid (Peru, Inka)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Miniature human and animal figurines were created for deposition as offerings or to accompany human sacrifices. The figurines were composed of high-value silver, gold, or Spondylus shell.
1972.23.3.1-2.McD Pair of spoons: parrot finials (Peru, Chimú)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
These spoons are claimed to derive from a cache of offerings found on the southern coast of Peru. Despite the reputed recovery from southern Peru, the objects reflect principally north coast designs, such as these small spoons with finials representing birds.
1972.23.5.1-2.McD Llama Figures, Miniature figurines of camelids (Peru, Inka)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
These figurines are claimed to derive from a cache of offerings found on the southern coast of Peru. These miniature camelid figurines, which are composed of marine Spondylus shell, stand out as popular offerings created and used by Inca populations during the Late Horizon (1400-1532 CE).
1972.23.4.1-2.McD Pair of coca spoons: bird and animal finials (Peru, Chimú)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
These spoons are claimed to derive from a cache of offerings found on the southern coast of Peru. The objects, however, reflect principally north coast Chimú designs. This pair of small spoons, possibly used for lime or snuff, bear finials that represent a bird overtaking a human figure.
1972.23.1.McD Featherwork neckpiece (Peru, Chimú)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This neckpiece pectoral is a stunning example of Andean featherwork, displaying the red feathers of a macaw and the blue and purple feathers of a Paradise Tanager or Spangled Cotinga. The former are sewn into place on the cotton plain-weave while the latter are glued along the frame and into figural forms. A human-like figure with a crested headdress is flanked by seabirds and fish.