Rock effigy or conopa of an alpaca with stylized "unqusa", face and tail and a cylindrical hole for offerings.

Effigies of llamas and alpacas are found throughout the Inca empire from Ecuador to Chile and Argentina. Made of stone or wood, they form a very homogeneous group, characterised by their small size, simplified treatment (legs, for example, are never represented), and by the presence of a cylindrical cavity in the back.

Small stone figurines, or conopas, of llamas and alpacas were the most common ritual effigies used in the highlands of Peru and Bolivia. These devotional objects were often buried in the animals’ corrals to bring protection and prosperity to their owners and fertility to the herds.

Inventory Description Ground stone effigy of animal, hole in its back, no legs depicted

The objects called "conopas" or "illas" were used in dedicated rituals to the gods in order to propitiate the fertility of the animals, particularly the herds of llamas and alpacas. The offerings...

Using a simple but ingenious backstrap loom, Inca weavers achieved remarkable feats. They meticulously interlaced cotton and alpaca wool threads, creating intricate designs that incorporated geometric shapes and symbolic imagery. Tunic worn by an Inca Noble, 1450-1540. Washington Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection.

2024年3月3日 · Alpacas primarily symbolize kindness, love, and gentleness. They are also associated with endurance, perseverance, and hard work. Their wool signifies wealth and prosperity, while their role in transportation links them to travel and exploration.

2004年8月24日 · Title: Miniature camelid effigy. Artist: Inca artist(s) Date: 1400–1535 CE. Geography: Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, or Argentina. Culture: Inca. Medium: Alloys of silver, gold and copper. Dimensions: H. 2 × W. 1 1/2 × D. 1/2 in. (5.1 × 3.8 × 1.3 cm) Classification: Metalwork-Sculpture. Credit Line: Gift and Bequest of Alice K. Bache ...

Bid now on Invaluable: Three Effigy of Alpaca (Conopa) - Wood and Hardstone, (Conopa), Inca, Peru, 1470-1534 CE from Hammersite on December 13, 2023, 06:00 PM EET.

There are two breeds and qualities of alpaca: The Huacaya alpaca, known for its voluminous fiber with curly locks and a wide range of natural tones. And the Suri alpaca, recognized for its longer fiber, like hanging wicks, straight, silky and more elastic.