Herbert M. Herget, Aloof and lordly as the snow peaks of the Andes, an Inca prince rides toward Cuzco on the shoulders of his men, Herbert M. Herget, 1938

Aloof and lordly as the snow peaks of the andes, an inca prince rides toward cuzco on the shoulders of his men favored nobles bear the gorgeous, feather-adorned canopy, and sturdy retainers of lower rank are honored to carry the ornate throne on poles decorated with golden fox-heads. Priests come next, with her quipus, or knotted-cord records; then warriors in armor of polished bronze plates with javelins, war clubs, painted shields, and handleless battle-axes. The ax motif as seen in the headdress of the prince, a member of the imperial family. Date: 1938.