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Catalog Number

CAS 0514-0268R   CAS 0514-0268R; Goblets (2)
Category Carvings; Culinary Items; Vessels
Object Name Goblets (2)
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Seller's grandparents (names not recorded)
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Two goblets, each carved from a single piece of wood, with a broad pedestal base that narrows at the juncture with the body, and sides that then flare outwards to the rim; The sides of each goblet have alternating bands of inverted triangles and cross-hatching, two bands of each; Goblet [2] has a leather thong tied around the middle.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 1=16.2; 2=16.0, Max Diam = 1=11.3; 2=11.3