Mysteries In The Andes - Part 2

A Figure facing forward with outstretched arms holding staffs, its one of the best known Andean iconographic images.  This figure was depicted on all sorts of media, stone, textile and ceramic as well as colonial paintings.  The tradition can be traced back to Chavín culture with figures holding serpent staffs. The best known version of the staff deity is depicted on the gateway of the sun at Tiwanaku. Today we get into part 2 of the mysteries in the andes.. New episodes every Sunday!  Check us out on social media @CasualxHistory  - CH