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Item-Number: | 740023 |
Item-Description: | Aymara ritual silver cup |
Medium: | Silver |
Origin: | Bolivia Andes - Aymara |
Dimensions: | Height 4.4 cm |
Age: | 19th century |
Provenance: | Collected Bolivia 1974 from a local family |
Condition: | Good condition (item uncleaned) |
Notes: | Known as awarint kupanaka, such cups were used across the Andes by Quechua, Chipaya and Aymera Indians to offer blessings of cane alcohol during rituals. |