Ancient Peruvian Stone Llama Canopa Ralph Tawangyaouma It is a good size

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

The basket is in great shape without breaks

The bowl is in excellent condition for its age with a tiny hairline crack at the rim and one ⅛ inch ding to the black on the edge of the rim

and seven oval conchos

the piece is in great condition

Ancient Peruvian Stone Llama Canopa Ralph Tawangyaouma It is a good sizeThis 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