fine polish with sharp carving and original suspension hole drilled laterally
creating a subtle rhythmic pattern
carnelian was linked to the sun and vitality
Condition: Very minor loss to the prong points
The iconography occurs on many pins but it is not limited to them
A Carchi-Narino Polychrome Decorated Bowl, ca. 1000 - 1250 CE Chains - 18K Yellow Gold fine polish with sharp carvingThe Highland Nario area of southern Colombia and northern Ecuador has quite a rich history of ceramic art. Three major stylistic complexes have been determined for the region starting around 750 CE: Capuli, Piartal, and Tuza. While Capuli has generally been deemed the oldest, Piartal and Tuza seem to be somewhat related, and there are examples of mixed styles. All three complexes look similar at first glace, characterized by creme, black, brown, and