1875 Wood Engraving Chullpas Aymara Tomb Burial Ground Sillustani PreIncas XGB3

This is an original 1875 black and white wood engraving featuring the interior of an Aymara Chullpa (Chulpa), an ancient Aymara tower and tombs constructed for a noble family, in which the corpses were placed with their clothing and belongings; located in the Sillustani, a pre-Incan burial ground near Puno, Peru. The Aymara people are an indigenous ethic group in the Andes and other regions of South America.

CONDITION

This 136+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the verso of this wood engraving.

• Product Type: Original Engraving; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+
• Dimensions: Approximately 7 x 5.5 inches; 18 x 14 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

This piece was illustrated by Riou, Edouard . Artist signature in print - bottom left of image.

Keywords specific to this image: ancestors, adobe, ancient, archeological, mummy bundles, M. Paul Marcoy, journey, South America, ruins, archaeological

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