La Chakana - the Southern Cross - symbolizes the world view of the Incas, with the sun as the navel of the world and at the same time stands for Cusco, the center of the Inca Empire (today Peru). Condor, turtle, owl and toad indicate the cardinal points. Sarah got this replica from the Mercado de Brujas (Witches Market) in La Paz brought along. The most amazing curiosities are traded there, including turtle products. Size approx. 11 cm. The Inca Empire emerged in the 13th century, developed into a considerable advanced civilization and ended in 1572 with the execution of the last Inca ruler by the Spaniards. [hint: this is an automatic translation from German]   |   Category: folk arts   |   Material: Keramik / Porzellan   |   Country of origin: La Paz, Bolivia | Similar pieces