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Seated figure
clay, pigments
c. 700-1500 CE
Quimbaya culture
Cauca valley, Colombia

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This ceramic seated figure is from the Quimbaya culture of Colombia, dating approximately between 700–1500 CE. Such figures, often referred to as "retablos" or slab figures, were used as offerings in burials and may have served as companions or guardians for the deceased.These sculptures typically feature flat bodies with tubular limbs and are sometimes found with facial paint or accompanied by gold ornaments.This specific style of sculpture is characteristic of the Cauca Valley region in Colombia.
June 6, 2026 at 4:07 PM