Manabí or Quimbaya Terracotta Spindle Whorls lateperiod Expertly hand-carved

Expertly hand-carved

This example includes the complete head and upper torso down to just above the waist

Cleveland Museum of Art

these stamps had evolved into intricate tools for creating decorative patterns on clothing

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Manabí or Quimbaya Terracotta Spindle Whorls lateperiod Expertly hand-carvedPre 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