Description:

Pre-Columbian, Peru, Moche, ca. 100 to 800 CE. A carved greenstone amulet depicting a puppy standing on all fours, its head with raised ears and a pronounced snout looking upward, a perky tail, and extensive incised facial features and details including diagonal striations across his chest to represent his hairy coat, similar markings on his tail and the back of his neck, a blanket over his back, and an endearing flower-shaped motif just below his tail. Perforated through the back. Size: 1.25" L x 1.375" H (3.2 cm x 3.5 cm)

Provenance: private Richards collection, Florida, USA

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#139684

  • Condition: Minor surface wear, but intact and still shows marvelous incised detailing!

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