Inca Llama
Llama figurine made by South American Incas 1440-1532.
Llamas were an important part of the the Inca economy, They were also pets and companions. Small llama statues were frequent temple offerings.
This one, larger than usual at 230mm tall, is a masterpiece of worked silver sheets. It is simple in form yet captures in its abstracted elegance the very essence of llama. It's an artefact you dearly want to own!
Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, UEA, Norwich, UK
More: www.flickr.com/photos/lesc/albums/72177720300128789
Inca Llama
Llama figurine made by South American Incas 1440-1532.
Llamas were an important part of the the Inca economy, They were also pets and companions. Small llama statues were frequent temple offerings.
This one, larger than usual at 230mm tall, is a masterpiece of worked silver sheets. It is simple in form yet captures in its abstracted elegance the very essence of llama. It's an artefact you dearly want to own!
Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, UEA, Norwich, UK
More: www.flickr.com/photos/lesc/albums/72177720300128789