Australia's NT & Outback Centre
the wide central register with a dedicant holding a lotus flower staff next to an offering altar
Double perforations on both sides for stringing
Dimensions: 6 7/8 x 5 1/4 inches (17
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A large Narino Pottery Bullet Amphora, Columbia, ca. 750 -1200 CE Amulets - Assimilation Australia's NT & Outback CentreThis huge, hand built anthropomorphic storage jar is known as a bullet amphora because of its projectile shaped profile. It features a low, conical base, a gently sloped shoulder that tapers to form the cylindrical neck, and a dramatically flared rim. Highly burnished, it is adorned with detailed resist painting. Its rich, dark brown background is embellished with a star medallion and crosshatching motifs, while the long neck depicts fine geometric