{"product_id":"inca-14n","title":"INCA-14N - 4 Canari Warriors  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eINCA-14N - 4 Canari Warriors | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis four-figure set depicts Canari Warriors armed with spears, representing one of the distinctive indigenous peoples associated with the armies of the Inca Empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figures are shown thrusting their spears with both hands, creating a coordinated infantry formation suitable for recreating the military forces of the Andean region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Canari were organised into a loose confederation of independent tribes, each maintaining its own traditions and identity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir distinctive appearance was frequently recorded by Spanish observers. Canari warriors were noted for wearing their hair longer than the Incas, with a portion commonly knotted at the front of the head. Metal ornaments worn through the ears and nose gave rise to the name Quillacana, or metal noses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir principal weapon was the Llaca, a spear approximately six to seven feet in length. The spearheads could be manufactured from bronze, copper, stone or hardened wood, while the shafts were sometimes decorated with colourful feathers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpanish historical descriptions consistently identify Canari warriors as spearmen, making these figures an important representation of their military traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis four-figure set is particularly suitable for collectors constructing larger Canari infantry formations or adding regional variety to an Inca Empire display.\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":53279043420442,"sku":"INCA-14N","price":256.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/INCA-14N.jpg?v=1793523047","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/inca-14n","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}