conopa (Amulet)
About this object
History of use
Used for liturgical events.
Narrative
Final Phase of Late Paracas. Effigies with round holes in their backs were found only in the final phase of Paracas culture, proto Nasca and first phase Nasca.
Physical description
Frog effigy with round opening at its back (conopa). Reed stamped eyes, pupil and punched nostrils. Arms and legs outlined by incisions. Faint traces of cream paint residue in incisions. Complete.
Date Made
Late Paracas (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: 5 cm x 8.3 cm x 5.5 cm
Object Number
2990/486