essay

Ulluchu: an elusive fruit

art and archaeology of the moche : an ancient andean society of the peruvian north coast • Austin • Published In 2008 • Pages: 43-65

By: McClelland, Donna.

Abstract

The author examines the [i]ulluchu[/i] fruit in art and archaeology as examples of the actual fruit have come to light at Sipán and Dos Cabezas. Despite being depicted as large, the fruit is only about three centimeters long. [i]Ulluchus[/i] are depicted in numerous places in the iconography and seem to have been important in many rituals. Although the genus has been determined, the species is still unknown.

HRAF PubDate

2015

Region

South America

Sub Region

Central Andes

Document Type

essay

Evaluation

Creator Type

Archaeologist

Document Rating

4: Excellent Secondary Data

Analyst

Sarah Berry; 2013

Field Date

not specified

Coverage Date

1650-1200 BP (AD 350-800)

Coverage Place

Piura, Lambayeque, La Libertad and Ancash regions (north coast), Peru

Notes

Donna McClelland

Includes bibliographical references (p. 64-65)

LCCN

2008027539

LCSH

Moche (Peru)--Antiquities