{"product_id":"inca-01a","title":"INCA-01A - Expansion Litter  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eINCA-01A - Expansion Litter | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Inca Litter Expansion Set is designed to complement the main Inca Litter, allowing collectors to create a more extensive ceremonial procession representing the ruler and his attendants during the height of the Inca Empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe litter was an important symbol of status and authority, traditionally used to transport the Sapa Inca and senior military commanders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bearers entrusted with this responsibility occupied a specialised position within Inca society. Men from Callahuaya were traditionally employed for shorter journeys, while longer distances were undertaken by Lucana tribesmen from the provinces of Lucana and Sora.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese individuals were specially trained for their role and were commonly dressed in blue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough illustrations often show a litter carried by four men, historical accounts describe larger groups of bearers. Additional crews accompanied important processions to provide relief and ensure that the ruler could continue travelling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccounts suggest that several hundred Lucana attendants could accompany the royal litter during major journeys.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the early stages of the Spanish conquest, the traditional Lucana bearers deserted, and warriors from the Carabaya tribe subsequently assumed the responsibility of carrying the royal litter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis expansion set offers collectors the opportunity to develop a larger Inca procession, adding further detail to displays featuring the Sapa Inca and the empire's ceremonial traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow available from The Military Workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Jenkins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53279042961690,"sku":"INCA-01A","price":297.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/INCA-01A.jpg?v=1793523047","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/inca-01a","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}