Pre-Incan. Negative Carchi culture. 850-1500 AD. Coquero
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Pre-Incan. Negative Carchi culture. 850-1500 AD. Coquero
Pre-Columbian art. Pre-Incan. Negative Carchi culture. 850-1500 AD. Coquero. Man sitting with hands on knees and chewing coca leaves.20 x 10, 5 x 8 cm. From Ecuador. Private collection
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Americans Antique Ceramic Chewing Coca Colombia Ecuador Figurine Geometric Human Negative
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This pre-Columbian figurine, dating back to the Negative Carchi culture between 850 and 1500 AD, showcases the enigmatic Coquero tradition from the highlands of Ecuador and Colombia. The Coquero art style is characterized by its distinctive geometric designs and negative painting technique, where the figures are depicted as silhouettes against a red or black background. In this exquisite piece, a man is depicted with his hands resting on his knees, deep in contemplation. The figure wears a capulio, a traditional hat made from the leaves of the erythroxylum coca plant. The man is chewing on coca leaves, a practice that was an integral part of the daily life and religious rituals of the Pre-Incan cultures in the Andean region. The intricate geometric patterns adorning the figure's body and the hat are executed with remarkable precision, showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship of the Pre-Incan artisans. The figurine is made of ceramic and measures 20 x 10, 5 x 8 cm. The Negative Carchi culture, also known as the Las Americas culture, is believed to have flourished in the Carchi province of Ecuador and the northern part of Colombia. The culture is known for its distinctive artistic style, which is characterized by its negative painting technique and intricate geometric designs. The Coquero figurines are a testament to the rich artistic heritage of the Pre-Incan civilizations in the Andean region and provide valuable insights into their daily life and cultural practices.
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