{"product_id":"inca-14","title":"INCA-14 - 2 Canari Warriors  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eINCA-14 - 2 Canari Warriors | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis two-figure set represents Canari Warriors, members of the indigenous communities incorporated into the Inca Empire during its expansion across the Andean region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figures are depicted thrusting their spears with both hands, illustrating the distinctive fighting equipment associated with Canari infantry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Canari consisted of a loose confederation of largely independent tribes whose warriors were recognised for their distinctive appearance and military traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccording to historical descriptions, Canari men generally wore their hair longer than was customary among the Incas, often tying part of it into a knot at the front of the head. They also wore metal ornaments through their ears and noses, earning the nickname Quillacana, meaning metal noses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpanish accounts consistently describe Canari soldiers as spearmen. Their characteristic weapon was the Llaca, a spear approximately six to seven feet long, fitted with a point made from bronze, copper, stone or fire-hardened wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe spear shafts were frequently decorated with colourful feathers, creating a distinctive appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese two warriors provide an excellent addition to an Inca infantry collection, particularly when displayed alongside other Canari spearmen and warriors from the wider empire.\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":53279043354906,"sku":"INCA-14","price":142.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/INCA-14.jpg?v=1793523047","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/inca-14","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}