SOUTH AMERICAN PICTURES
Inca Artifacts

File number:- pbk0068

© South American Pictures/ Tony Morrison

A detail of the surface of a carved wooden k'eru or drinking vessel. The surface was carved lightly with the design which was then filled with layers of lacquer. The lacquer was held in place with vegetable gum.

 

 

 

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