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Pre-Columbian Nariņo Bowl w/ Lightning Pattern browse these categories for related items... Directory: Archives: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Pre 1492: Item # 186729
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The first archaeological excavations in Nariņo on the southern border of Colombia occurred barely 30 years ago, so little is conclusively known about this area. What does seem evident is that three distinct cultural groups occupied the region: the Piartal, Tuza, and Capuli. However, we typically see the output of these three cultures inappropriately lumped together as generic Nariņo on dealers' websites. This bowl was produced by the Tuza, a poorly-understood cultural group. There is extensive confusion about whether the Tuza output reflects a later phase of Piartal production from the same cultural group, or whether the Tuza were a distinct people. Labbe argues in Colombia Before Columbus that the Tuza were an intrusive people who entered the region and adapted their iconography to fit with Piartal and Capuli symbolism. However, there are sufficient differences in painting style and pottery shapes between these groups to clearly differentiate them.
Compare the bowl design to the tondo design of Bowl A on page 137 of Labbe's Colombia Before Columbus. The zig-zag pattern on the interior of this bowl most likely represents lightning bolts based on available anthropological evidence. AGE: 900-1400 A.D. CONDITION: Professionally repaired from 2 pieces, but in beautiful condition nevertheless. DIMENSIONS: Diameter about 7" |
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