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Photographer: Melissa Shimmerman
Seated Figure with Gold Nose-ring
Photographer: Melissa Shimmerman

Seated Figure with Gold Nose-ring

CultureQuimbaya
OriginCauca Valley, Columbia
Date1000-1400
MediumRed earthenware, and coil.
DimensionsOverall: 36.5 x 17.5 cm (14 3/8 x 6 7/8 in.)
DescriptionQuimbaya seated figure, Late Classic period, of rectangular flattened form with hands resting on the raised knees. He has a large projecting nose and pierced septum, with incised eyes and mouth. Also it has large perforations across the forehead and chest, incised geometric bands on the arms and legs, and is wearing suspended gold ring from the nose. It is painted in orange with areas of black and white pigment remaining.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.175
Classifications
Ancient Americas
Sub-classification
Andean
Status
On view
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