this piece showcases the opulence and artistry of the Ming dynasty
alongside the widespread practice of Afa divination
up to seventeen factories on the island exported hundreds of tons of beads annually
important Tairona ocarina in the form of a naturalistic frog or toad with raised head and bulging applique eyes
decorated in underglaze cobalt blue with a loosely painted garden scene of stylized flowers
Quimbaya Figural Pottery Vessel hintha this piece showcases the opulencePre Columbian Era, Quimbaya Culture, c. 10501500 AD, Cauca Region, Middle Cauca Complex, Colombia This fascinating figural funerary jar exemplifies the artistry and ritual significance of Quimbaya ceramics. Crafted from earthenware, the vessel features a bulbous, slightly compressed body with a flared lip, adorned with a face and appendages that reflect the classical Quimbaya style. The facial features are distinctive, including slit, coffee bean