Ancient Peruvian Stone Llama Canopa Ralph Tawangyaouma This is a beautifully woven

This is a beautifully woven and attractive baleen basket with an ivory finial of two basking seals

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

It has penciled on the bottom 3-63 which may indicate that it was purchased in March

A wonderful basket for the collector

the piece is in great condition

Ancient Peruvian Stone Llama Canopa Ralph Tawangyaouma This is a beautifully wovenThis 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