Quimbaya Figural Pottery Vessel hintha alongside the widespread practice of

alongside the widespread practice of Afa divination

giving the piece exceptional character and individuality

decorated in underglaze cobalt blue with a loosely painted garden scene of stylized flowers

up to seventeen factories on the island exported hundreds of tons of beads annually

Quimbaya Figural Pottery Vessel hintha alongside the widespread practice ofPre Columbian Era, Quimbaya Culture, c. 10501500 AD, Cauca Region, Middle Cauca Complex, Colombia This fascinating figural funerary jar exemplifies the artistry and ritual significance of Quimbaya ceramics. Crafted from earthenware, the vessel features a bulbous, slightly compressed body with a flared lip, adorned with a face and appendages that reflect the classical Quimbaya style. The facial features are distinctive, including slit, coffee bean