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Khipu
Inca Culture16th Century
MALI, Museo de Arte de Lima
Lima, Peru
Narrative khipus remained in use even after the European Conquista, as attested to by colonial descriptions, as well as radiocarbon dating of samples such as those taken from this khipu.
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Details
- Title: Khipu
- Creator: Inca Culture
- Date Created: 16th Century
- Location Created: Perú
- Type: Artifact
- Rights: Colección Radicati de Quipus. Fundación Temple Radicati UNMSN
- Technique: Twisted and knotted
- Period: Early Colonial Period, 16th Century
- Format: h 75, w 94,5 cm
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