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Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Female Figure
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Female Figure

Artist/Maker (Colombia/Ecuador)
Date400-1532
Mediumpottery, paint and gold
DimensionsOverall: 6 3/8 x 4 3/4 x 4 1/2 in. (16.2 x 12.1 x 11.4 cm)
ClassificationsVisual Works
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Bischoff
Terms
    Object number84.0246.03
    DescriptionThe practice of chewing coca leaves began on the eastern slopes of the Andes as early as 3000 BCE. Female coqueras are often shown sitting on the ground rather than on a bench (Labbe 1986:144). Hammered gold cones covering the breasts suggest the elegant geometric goldwork associated with the Carchi. The figure is also depicted wearing a beaded necklace with a large polished stone pendant.
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    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nariño-Carchi
    400-1532
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Tumaco-La Tolita
    300 BCE-200 CE
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Chancay
    1200-1450
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    800 BCE-1400 CE
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Tumaco-La Tolita
    300 BCE-200 CE
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Tumaco-La Tolita
    300 BCE-200 CE
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nariño-Carchi
    400-1532
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Tumaco-La Tolita
    300 BCE-200 CE
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Tumaco-La Tolita
    300 BCE-200 CE
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Huari
    650-800