Uncovering a hybrid khipu/alphabetic text in the Central Andes
Currently she is researching the Inka writing system of knotted cords known as khipus. She has uncovered a hybrid khipu/alphabetic text in an inaccessible pueblo in the Central Andes – the only text in existence with both European writing and the corresponding Inka style khipu cords. It is hoped that this text, called a “khipu board”, will reveal clues as to how the khipus encoded information.
Hi Sabine,
Where can I follow your technical progress regarding this work?
Thanks.
Gary
Hi Gary, I have an article forthcoming in Latin American Antiquity about our research on the khipu board; it should be out in 2014. Thanks for asking!
Are you working with Gary Urton, Jean-Jacques Quisquater and Carrie Brezine?
Gary Urton, Jean Jacques Decoster and Carrie Brezine are good colleagues of mine and we occasionally exchange information. However, this is my project under my direction.
Hello Sabine, I am from Peru and I would like to read your article about Khipus Incas, is a very interesting subject the possibility of writing existed at that time. Please you let us know when you publish the article.
Best regards.
Dear Raul, Thanks for asking! Latin American Antiquity will be publishing my article on the khipu board in June; American Anthropologist will be publishing another article of mine about khipus in September. It’s very kind of you to ask.
was wondering if you have access to the new book on Kennewick Man? I have been living in Arizona now since retiring, doesn’t mean I quit learning. Talking to a psychologist in this area, it has be suggested i spend time researching my master and possible PhD. Hope all is well with you. Paul Utterback in in Mali but haven’t talked to him in several years since I moved out here. Is there any progresson Khipus and defining their usage.
Sabine tudo bem? Sou brasileiro e assisti um programa de TV em que mostrava seu trabalho com os Incas. Gostei muito e achei bem interessante, parabéns.
Abraços
Sergio
Have you linked an actual khipu to a source (like a visita)?