Manabí or Quimbaya Terracotta Spindle Whorls cizhou Finely preserved glaze with a

Finely preserved glaze with a nice gloss

reflecting the skill of the Nariño artisans

each reflecting regional and stylistic influences

this piece perfectly captures the Han Dynasty’s balance of functionality

but scholars speculate they may have served as ritual adornments for symbolic weapons

Manabí or Quimbaya Terracotta Spindle Whorls cizhou Finely preserved glaze with aPre 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