Embossed copper
H. 3,5 cm
Tiahuanaco culture, circa XNUMXth century
Iconography identical to those present on the so-called "Door of the Sun of Tiahuanaco" in Bolivia. It probably represents Illa Teece, the one great Andean God, creator of the visible world.
Origin
Private collection of Monsieur D., inherited from his stepfather (1930-1960)
A Tiahuanaco embossed copper alloy ornament plaque depicting Illa Teece, the Andean god. Ca. 5th century BC
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