Ancient Peruvian Stone Llama Canopa Ralph Tawangyaouma the piece is in great

the piece is in great condition

The basket is in great shape without breaks

almost all of the bags used cotton string for the warps and often for both the warp and weft

It is a good size and has good scrimshawed scenes and designs

This is a beautifully woven and attractive baleen basket with an ivory finial of two basking seals

Ancient Peruvian Stone Llama Canopa Ralph Tawangyaouma the piece is in greatThis is a carved black stone Llama or Alpaca figure from Peru. It has a rounded body with a large hole in the middle to fill with offerings and intended to bury in the earth as a talisman to promote fertility. It is in excellent condition and shows great age and wear. An interesting piece to own and have out on display. L. 6 ": H. 3 " Inca to Spanish Colonial Period #8976