Seated figure chewing substance
Artist
Unknown Artist
CultureCarchi
OriginCarchi, Ecuador
Date1100-1400
MediumEarthenware, burnishing, and hand-built.
DimensionsOverall: 10.2 x 4 x 5.2 cm (4 x 1 9/16 x 2 1/16 in.)
DescriptionCarchi, seated figure chewing coca, Northern Highlands, Ecuador/Cara Phase, Integration Period, with a double headed serpent on the head. The figure wears ear spools and breechcloth. It has its left arm on the knee and the right arm raised to the mouth.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.310
Classifications
Ancient AmericasSub-classification
AndeanStatus
Not on viewArtist / Maker: Unknown Artist
200 BCE - 300 CE
Object number: G83.1.201
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
100-500
Object number: G83.1.160