conopa (Amulet)
About this object
Narrative
Used for liturgical events.
Physical description
Bird effigy with round opening on its back. Bird has elongated eyes, flanged wings with rows of dots between incised and horizontal lines, and a vertical line in relief down the middle of breast. Breakage not repaired.
Date Made
900 B.C.E.-200 B.C.E.
Date Acquired
15 Jan 2013
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
Erika and Alan R Sawyer Collection of Pre-Columbian ArtMore...
Measurements
Overall: 7.2 cm x 6.8 cm x 7.7 cm
Object Number
2990/487