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A qiru (also spelled kero, quero, and locally also qero) is an ancient Andean cup used to drink liquids like alcohol, or more specifically, chicha. They can be made from wood, ceramics, silver, or gold. Metal or gold cups are also called aquilas. They were traditionally used in Andean feasts.
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| Qiru | related to Cultural Context | Early Intermediate Period | 0.60 | section |
| Qiru | related to Cultural Context | CE | 0.60 | section |
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| Qiru | related to Cultural Context | Qirus | 0.60 | section |
| Qiru | related to Cultural Context | Tiwanaku | 0.60 | section |
| Qiru | related to Cultural Context | Bolivia | 0.60 | section |
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