Manabí or Quimbaya Terracotta Spindle Whorls Costarica 14271 (https://www

14271 (https://www

their standardized sizes and occurrence in hoards strongly suggest a role as proto-currency—an early

with its forepaws aligned and its tail elegantly curling forward around its right side

this delicately carved zoomorphic ivory knife handle showcases a hound and hare motif—a captivating depiction of nature and hunting

and spiritual symbolism rendered in enduring bronze

Manabí or Quimbaya Terracotta Spindle Whorls Costarica 14271 (https://wwwPre 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