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Geoglyph of a Figure Holding Parakeet

Posted by c tito young on 20 February 2021 in English. Last updated on 11 April 2021.

A geoglyph 150m x 150m appears to be of head of a smiling person, facing west, seems entertained by a parakeet on its hand. The figure is drawn showing two squinting eyes while watching the activities of a calm and relaxed parakeet facing east.. The etching on facial features includes a small stubby nose and a massive jawline. Except for the figures fingers, there is little resolution to suggest a neck or other portions of its body. What appears worn by the figure is partly traced Inca style wool cap with ear flaps. It seems the artist in creating this object in conjunction with the natural features of the terrain. To further express the subject, the artist performed some minimal modifications to the natural surfaces of the rock to create the figure. .

Note that the top of the head of this object falls into a valley, making it appear upside-down or very difficult to see from the ground.

15°17′15″S, 74°30′16″W -15.2874471, -74.5043227 Acarí, Province of Caravelí, Arequipa, Peru

Location: Acarí, Province of Caravelí, Arequipa, Peru
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