Nariño Pedestal Terracotta Bowl fangpeople Koteka vary in size and

Koteka vary in size and purpose: shorter gourds were typically used during daily labour

Roland Kaehr

This charming small-sized Chancay textile gauze fragment

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Nariño Pedestal Terracotta Bowl fangpeople Koteka vary in size andPre Columbian Era, Nario Culture, Carchi Nario region, c. 8001300 AD, Colombia This gorgeous Nario pedestal terracotta bowl from the Pre Columbian era, dating between 8001300 AD, is a remarkable example of the craftsmanship of the Nario culture, located in the Carchi Nario region of modern day Colombia. The bowl is beautifully hand built and highly burnished, featuring a distinctive capuli style flared pedestal. The geometric patterns on the vessel