Manabí or Quimbaya Terracotta Spindle Whorls Costarica this delicately carved zoomorphic ivory

this delicately carved zoomorphic ivory knife handle showcases a hound and hare motif—a captivating depiction of nature and hunting

showcasing the artistic sensibility of the Nazca artisans even in their everyday tools

their standardized sizes and occurrence in hoards strongly suggest a role as proto-currency—an early

It was centered on the north of present-day Afghanistan

Manabí or Quimbaya Terracotta Spindle Whorls Costarica this delicately carved zoomorphic ivoryPre Columbian era, Manab Culture, Ecuador & Quimbaya Culture, Colombia, c. 10501500 AD An exceptional and highly attractive group of four Pre Columbian earthenware spindle whorls, each meticulously decorated with finely incised linear and circular motifs of remarkable precision. Carefully shaped and hand polished, these refined objects are compelling survivals from the sophisticated textile traditions of ancient South American civilizations. Spindle