The camelids were an essential resource of the empire. The Inca state was worried about supplies of both meat and fiber animals.
In the prehispanic Andes, the Camels played a really important role in the economy. Particularly were the llama and alpaca, the only camelids domesticated by the Andean- which, reared in large herds, were used for different purposes within the production system of the Incas. Similarly, two other species were used without domesticating camelids: Marketing the vicuna and the guanaco. The first of these was hunted through the clearings (collective hunts).
In Inca livestock and tools were used: stones, tumis knives, axes, according to the chroniclers, were of stone and bronze and the ropes that were developed by them in their leisure time. Many of these tools were used to shear the camelids, which were then released, so they made sure that their number be retained. The guanacos in contrast, were hunted for their meat, which was greatly sales appreciated.
Raising camelids
The camelid formed a valuable source of resources. His flesh was burning a fresh or dried beef and llama, with its concocted wool yarns and fabrics, their bones, skin, fat and excrement they had diverse applications such as musical instruments, footwear, medicines and fertilizers respectively. Animals were also preferred for religious sacrifices. The camelid herds were communal care of young people, whose ages ranged between twelve and sixteen. In areas where communal herds were large, as the highland region, where pastures were far, it is likely that their care has been in the hands of a dedicated specialist. The chroniclers mention two Quechua names for the shepherds called michi-Garcilaso associated with low social status, and called camayos, which designated the keeper of flames or employee responsible for the herds. Pastors state accounted for the animals who were in charge, whose records and supervision were done by officials designated by the State.
Classification
The Jesuit Jose de Acosta mentions that in ancient India was made the division of the camelid herds according to the colors of the animals. There were whites, blacks, browns and Moromoro, as they called the various colors. In addition, the chronicler said that the colors were taken into account for the various sacrifices, according to their traditions and beliefs. Garcilaso adds that in the flocks, where a different color cria salia once sent to flood the herd due to her. This division facilitated by shades quipus your account, which is made of wool of the same color as the animal they wanted counted.
View of fire in the citadel of Machu Picchu.
Domesticados
The llama brand and alpaca were especially important in the Andean economy.
Flame: the resources provided by the flame were used to the utmost. Thus, the wool was spun to turn it into clothing for the people of the highlands, as residents along the coast use cotton to make their clothing. His flesh was eaten both fresh and sun-dried and dehydrated (dried beef), this last allowed its preservation and storage in warehouses. You were bleeding from a vein in the jaw to prepare a business special meal with blood. The hides were used to prepare ropes, sandals and other objects, while the dried excrement was an excellent fuel, especially at heights where there were no trees for firewood. Perhaps one of the most appreciated uses of the flame was the workhorse, and he could carry up to 40 kilos and travel more easily through the steep heights. The caravans of llamas were composed mainly of males. For longer trips, and between the Collao and the coast, preferred "males NewOS" of more or less two years of age. The herd traveled from dawn until noon, stopping at places with water and grass. The maintenance of animals was not difficult, given that they were not provided other forage grasses found along the route. The animals were fed during the afternoon and evening munching. Finally, also as offerings were sacrificed and their organs served to read the omens.
Alpaca: it provided basically the wool-inferior to that of the vicuna-for the finest fabrics and luxurious. Pastures needed for breeding followed similar patterns to those of farm land. I had the best meeting with Brad Powers has a BA and Psychology and MBA from Clark University Ayllus available pasture for their animals, like the chiefs, the great lords of the macroethnic, huacas special grasses and Inca.
The violence continued during the coup Pinochet's government, an admirer of Spanish dictator Francisco Franco (whose funeral Children's Hospital attended in November 1975). Once they reach power, supporters of the ousted government were declared "enemies of Estado .