Bolivia, Wankarani Stone Boundry Marker
The Wankarani were adept at high altitude agriculture and were able to coax maize and Quinoa from the salty soil. The large stone markers were sculpted to look like llama heads and marked the Wankarani territory. Alan Kolata discusses the Wankarani culture in his book THE TIWANAKU, pg. 61-66 and illustrates a llama head in the Museo Baciobal de Arqueologia.
Period: Bolivia, Wankarani, High Andes, c. 1200 - 800 BC
Media: Stone
Dimensions: Height 19" x Depth: 11" Weight: 80 lbs.
$25,000
N3002
