Nariño Terracotta Olla romanglass They were commonly fashioned into

They were commonly fashioned into headdresses to cover the heads of the deceased

the Chancay people used textiles as a powerful symbol of status

and spirit

1890–1940 AD

The people are organised into twelve culturally related sub-groups

Nariño Terracotta Olla romanglass They were commonly fashioned intoPre Columbian Era, Nario Culture, Carchi Nario region, c. 8001300 AD, Colombia This captivating Pre Columbian Nario terracotta olla, dating from 8001300 AD, is a superb example of the advanced ceramic traditions of the Nario Carchi region, spanning present day southwestern Colombia and northern Ecuador. Expertly hand built and meticulously burnished, the vessel features striking bichrome geometric patterns, created using a sophisticated wax resist