Andean Flamingo Gallery

Eleven miles outside of San Pedro de Atacama, is Cejar, a series of three ponds located

Eleven miles outside of San Pedro de Atacama, is Cejar, a series of three ponds located in the middle of the Salt Lake. The degree of salt is so high, you can float akin to the Dead Sea experience

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Featherwork tabbard depicting a combination of a tumi knife in the shape of a crescent

Featherwork tabbard depicting a combination of a tumi knife in the shape of a crescent, two bicephalic dragons and radiant sun faces. The dragons were considered to be symbols of rain and storms. Only the elite in Peruvian society were permitted to wear the most opulent and resplented objects. The use of feathers in objects were believed to possess magical powers. Country of Origin: Peru. Culture: Nazca/ Huari transition. Date/Period: 700 - 1100 AD. Place of Origin: South Coast of Peru. Material/ size: Guacamayo macaw feathers and Chilean flamingo 146 x 100 cm. Credit Line: Werner Forman Archive/ Private Collection, London . Location: 10

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