Peruvian Inca style Andean trilogy statue carved in marmoline stone

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Peruvian Inca style Andean trilogy statue carved in caliza stone
This statue made of marmoline stone, carved by Peruvian artisans, represents Andean trilogy, handmade by craftsmen of Cusco. The trilogy is comprised of Andean condor, puma and snake. These three animals are considered the Inca trilogy. That is each of them represents a part of the world in the tripartite worldview. The condor, independent symbol, the messenger of the gods, of spirits. He is revered as an intercessor or intermediary. Represents the Hanan Pacha, the upper world. The puma, represented Kay Pacha, the world of here. It symbolizes wisdom, strength, intelligence. It symbolized the government, hence probably for that reason planning building Qosqo had the shape of a puma. And the snake representation of infinity for the Incas, it symbolized Ukhu Pacha or the world below.
Measures: 8 inches long