15th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Peruvian roof ornament

These roof ornaments are common in the Peruvian Andes. They are a combination of symbols from Christianity and folklore and are supposed to bring good fortune to the residents of the house.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2017
Date Uploaded: 11.2017
Photo Location: Chinchero, Peru
Camera: DMC-ZS100
Copyright: © David Bass