Llama (Britains Zoo 923)
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Llama (Britains Zoo 923)Llama, Lama huanacos (i) |
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A painted hollowcast lead Llama, from the Britains Zoo range, probably pre-war, catalogue number 923.
- Giulia ...
- " This model represents a white and brown llama standing on its four legs and checking the situation in its habitat. It has big ears raised to be always ready for any attack. "
1940 catalogue description
- " The true Llama is the domesticated breed of the Guanaco and is a native of South America. These animals were originally reared as beasts of burden by the Peruvians before the Spanish Conquest, and enormous numbers were in captivity. "