Wool Multicolor Llama Figurine. Peruvian Folk Art. 7.5" Tall flowers Doll making was a practice

Doll making was a practice along the central coast of Peru 1000 years ago by the Chancay Culture

from Ecuador to Bolivia

A beautifully decorated Llama that resembles the llamas owned by farmers in the Highlands of Peru

ochre are some of the more frequently used colors

Wool Multicolor Llama Figurine. Peruvian Folk Art. 7.5" Tall flowers Doll making was a practiceA beautifully decorated Llama that resembles the llamas owned by farmers in the Highlands of Peru traditionally decorated with colorful yarn tassels and wool pompoms sewn into their ears, handwoven textiles, necklaces and belts. The llama is also transporting goods such as corn. Peruvian farmers tag their livestock with different types of tassels in their ears, designating in this way the village and the owner. " Llamas" were considered as sacred