Nariño Pedestal Terracotta Bowl metalwork where they were kept as

where they were kept as pets or trained to harvest fruit

Traditional attire consisted of the penis sheath (koteka) for men—sometimes accompanied by feathers

Nice earthen deposits throughout

such ceramics were integral to burial practices

Nariño Pedestal Terracotta Bowl metalwork where they were kept asPre Columbian Era, Nario Culture, Carchi Nario region, c. 8001300 AD, Colombia This lovely 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 are