Pre-Columbian Nariño Seated “Coquero” Figure and stylized radiating hair or

and stylized radiating hair or headdress elements characteristic of Colima sculptural traditions

The reverse presents Apollo standing left

The figure is hollow with internal pellets creating the rattle sound

Material: Terracotta with mineral pigments

Pre-Columbian Nariño Seated “Coquero” Figure and stylized radiating hair orPre Columbian Nario Seated Coquero FigureCapul Cultural Complex, Highlands Nario Region, Colombiac. 8001500 AD A finely modeled Pre Columbian Nario pottery figure depicting a seated coquero, a figure associated with the ritual chewing of coca leaves in ancient Andean culture. The figure sits with legs extended forward and hands resting on the thighs, a posture characteristic of Nario ceramic sculpture. The head is rendered with stylized facial