La Tolita-Tumaco Grey Ware Figure Fragment thaiceramics glass beads quickly became an

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La Tolita-Tumaco Grey Ware Figure Fragment thaiceramics glass beads quickly became anPre Columbian Era, La TolitaTumaco Culture, c. 900 BC200 AD, Southern Colombia or Northern Ecuador Enchanting and highly stylized grey ware fragment depicting the upper body of a mythical animal. The creature displays applied stubbly legs, a long sinuous body, bulging eyes, an elaborate crest, and an extended beak or snout. Crafted from fine sandy grey clay, this fragment exemplifies the distinctive artistry of the La TolitaTumaco culture. The La