Accession Number

2004.003.0001b

Description

Rim from beaker (2004.003.0001a). Originally recovered nested with another beaker (see also 2003.006.0001).

Exhibition Label

Case Caption (2023): N/A
Object Caption (2023):

Aquillas or Keros (Beakers)
Silver (c.1610)
Gift of Dolores Fisher
2003.006.0001a-b, 2004.003.0001a-b

Duality was an important concept in Andean culture, symbolizing opposing or complimentary forces coming together to create something new and better. Festivities, in which food and drink were shared, were very important to the Inca empire. Friendly relations were reinforced, and power consolidated. Matching beakers were used in pairs for occasions such as welcoming strangers, forging an agreement, making funeral offerings, or celebrating friendship.