Interpretación de una ofrenda de oro hallada en Sillustani

Abstract

Interpretation of a Gold Offering found at Sillustani Site

This study presents a detailed description and analysis of an important set of artifacts excavated from near the Chullpa of Lagarto, in Sillustani, Department of Puno, in 1971. These artifacts consisted primarily of objects of gold, silver, copper and Spondylus, as well as beads of lapis lazuli, bone and ceramics. The artifacts help us to affiliate this site with the Qolla ethnic group, who occupied the area of Sillustani and the high altiplano during the Late Intermediate Period.