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Late Aguada or Early ChalchaquĆ­ cast copper plaque
Late Aguada or Early ChalchaquĆ­ cast copper plaque Late Aguada or Early ChalchaquĆ­ cast copper plaque depicting a man between two felines, from Argentina, c. 700ā€“1000ce; in the University Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Cambridge. 16 Ɨ 14 cm.

The CalchaquĆ­ were an ancient Indigenous people who inhabited northwestern Argentina and northern Chile. They are considered a subgroup of the Diaguita people.12

The CalchaquĆ­ were known for being warlike, evidenced by their stone fortifications. They were skilled farmers who utilized terraced fields and irrigation, and they also raised llamas. Their technological prowess extended to weaving llama-wool textiles, basket making, and a notable ceramic industry. They also possessed knowledge of metallurgy and practiced shamanistic rituals for healing. The linguistic affiliation of the CalchaquĆ­ language remains uncertain.12

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