Whistling Vessel of Llama Carrying Man and Bags
Brooklyn Museum photograph
Object Label
These two ceramic vessels convey the importance of llamas among the ancient Andean cultures. The Lambayeque example representing a man on a llama is unusual, since llamas are normally used as pack animals and are only employed as mounts by merchants during river crossings. Perhaps this vessel represents such a merchant.
The Wari ceremonial cup also depicts a domesticated llama. The gold disc attached to the rope around its neck underscores the animal’s value and ritual importance.
Caption
Lambayeque. Whistling Vessel of Llama Carrying Man and Bags, ca. 1100–1400. Ceramic, 9 3/4 x 4 3/4 x 9 1/2 in. (24.8 x 12.1 x 24.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mrs. Eugene Schaefer, 36.344. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 36.344_acetate_bw.jpg)
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Culture
Title
Whistling Vessel of Llama Carrying Man and Bags
Date
ca. 1100–1400
Period
Pre-Spanish
Medium
Ceramic
Classification
Dimensions
9 3/4 x 4 3/4 x 9 1/2 in. (24.8 x 12.1 x 24.1 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Eugene Schaefer
Accession Number
36.344
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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