Ajuares de la nobleza en contextos de Capacocha: collares, tupus y colgantes de las Doncellas del Ampato y Llullaillaco

Abstract

The objective of this article is a comparative and functional analysis of the necklace that accompanies the clothing of the Maiden of Llullaillaco and the miniature pendants that hung from the two metallic tupus that close the acsu of the Maiden of Ampato. This multidisciplinary approach makes it possible to establish the importance of the ritual practices associated with the spheres of political and social power linked to these Capacochas. It also highlights how the materiality with which these objects were made could be related to the sacralization of its bearer, her protection, and social status.

Keywords

• Capacocha
• Llullaillaco
• tupus
• Ampato
• doncellas
• pendants