Vintage Andean alpaca conopa made of hand carved stone, purchased in Pisac Peru. Conopas are typically carved from a fine dark brown grained stone, then polished with sand and water. They have a hole in the back called a qocha (lagoon) and are used for offerings during a haywarisqa ceremony. The qocha is typically filled with llama fat mixed with coca leaves. Some Andean people use the them as a kind of amulet; they place them in a dedicated space in their homes. Approx. 4 1/4" long, 2 3/8" high, and 1 5/8" wide S52503
