Chavin Monolith

Chavin Artisans900 BC - 100 BC

Amano Pre-Columbian Textile Museum
Lima, Peru

Carved quadrangular granite stone slab. Front face carved character with features of the Chavin culture: feline characteristics, wings and human head held in his right hand. Piece finely polished.

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Title: Chavin Monolith
Creator: Chavin Artisans
Date Created: 900 BC - 100 BC
Physical Location: Amano Precolumbian Textile Museum, Lima
Location Created: Huaraz, Perú
Physical Dimensions: Height 500 mm x Width 423 mm x density 120 mm
Provenance: Donation
Subject Keywords: Chavin, chavin, stone, granite, winged god
Type: Architectural ornament
External Link: Amano Precolumbian Textile Museum
Medium: Granite stone

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