Quimbaya Terracotta Spindle Whorl gurungpeople Nipped solid pontil (or punt)

Nipped solid pontil (or punt) mark on the bottom

making it a museum-worthy addition for collectors of pre-Columbian art and Andean antiquities

This gorgeous volcanic stone shaman figure stands as a testament to the spiritual traditions

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Quimbaya Terracotta Spindle Whorl gurungpeople Nipped solid pontil (or punt)Pre Columbian Era, Quimbaya Culture, c. 1050 1500 AD, Cauca Region, Middle Cauca Complex, Colombia A fantastic and rare Pre Columbian Quimbaya spindle whorl, masterfully crafted in terracotta with an exquisite deep brownish red hue. This large, meticulously hand polished artifact features intricately incised linear and circular motifs, reflecting the sophisticated textile traditions of the Quimbaya civilization. Spindle whorlsknown as malacates in