Home > Animals > Birds > Apodiformes > Hummingbirds > Black Inca
An Inca Using A Quipu
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Fine Art Storehouse
An Inca Using A Quipu
Illustration of the Keeper of the Quipu, a device used by the Incas to record mathematical data and possibly non-numerical information as well, 1565. The illustration is from a drawing by Felipe Guaman Poma from his El Primer Nueva Coronica y Buen Gobierno, the only extant Codex from Peru, depicting Peruvian life. (Photo by Fotosearch/Getty Images)
Unleash your creativity and transform your space into a visual masterpiece!
Fotosearch
Media ID 14622475
© 2010 Getty Images
Counting Mathematics Numbers Calculators Native Americans
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Animals
> Birds
> Apodiformes
> Hummingbirds
> Black Inca
> Arts
> Still life artwork
> Still life art
> Still life paintings
> Arts
> Still life artwork
> Still life art
> Arts
> Realistic drawings
> Still life artwork
> Fine art
> Arts
> Realistic drawings
> Still life artwork
> Still life paintings
> Arts
> Street art graffiti
> Still life
> Still life artwork
> Fine Art Storehouse
> Photo Libraries
> Archive Photo
> Fine Art Storehouse
> Photo Libraries
> Fotosearch Collection
> South America
> Peru
> Related Images
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back in time to the ancient Inca civilization, showcasing an illustration of an Inca using a quipu. The quipu was a remarkable device employed by the Incas to record mathematical data and potentially even non-numerical information. This particular illustration is derived from Felipe Guaman Poma's El Primer Nueva Coronica y Buen Gobierno, which remains as the sole surviving Codex from Peru, offering invaluable insights into Peruvian life. In this image, we witness the Keeper of the Quipu engrossed in his task, unraveling intricate threads while meticulously calculating numbers or perhaps encoding other essential details. His focused expression reflects both concentration and reverence for this ingenious tool that served as their calculators centuries before modern technology emerged. The monochromatic aesthetic enhances the timeless quality of this artwork, allowing us to appreciate its historical significance without distractions. It serves as a reminder of humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and innovation throughout history. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing print, we are transported to a world where mathematics played a vital role in understanding and organizing society. It offers us an opportunity to reflect on our own advancements while acknowledging the ingenuity of those who came before us - native Americans who harnessed their intellectual prowess through tools like the quipu.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.