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Affordable Nariņo Olla, Pre-Columbian Colombia browse these categories for related items... Directory: Archives:Regional Art:Americas:South American: Pre 1492: Item # 563741
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This olla comes from the Nariņo region of southern Colombia. The first archaeological excavations in Nariņo 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 figure was produced by the Capuli, whose archaeological complex is situated in the Guaitara River basin. The Capuli were an agricultural society dedicated to the cultivation of corn and Andean tubers. They practiced goldsmithing, had ties with the Pacific coast, and carried out quite elaborate burials - all traits indicative of a relatively complex society.
Like most art from the Capuli complex, this bowl is decorated in a negative resist pattern. This piece is interesting because it features an uncommon black-on-cream negative resist pattern as opposed to the typical red pattern. AGE: 1100 - 1500 AD CONDITION: Intact and in good condition with some weathering to the surface as shown in the enlargements. DIMENSIONS: 4" tall (10.16 cm) |
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