Capuli Female Figure, Narino Region, Pre-Columbian Colombia
This choice anthropomorphic effigy jar comes from the Nariño region of southern Colombia. The first archaeological excavations in Nariño 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 Nariño 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 figure is decorated in a superb black-on-red negative resist pattern. It depicts a sitting, smiling woman with applique breasts and genitals. The surface is highly burnished with fine root marks and good remaining pigmentation.
AGE: 1100 - 1500 AD
CONDITION: Intact and in great shape! A collection number has been written on the underside with a silver pen, and two unobtrusive, small, felt adhesive pads have been added under the buttocks and one leg to help it sit evenly.
DIMENSIONS: 6.5 inches tall (16.5 cm)
  
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$ 500
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€ 357.39
£ 306.12
CHF 543.24
CAD$ 581.05
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