Pre-Columbian Manteno pottery and stone earrings The torso is strongly modeled

The torso is strongly modeled with pronounced anatomical features typical of Teotihuacan figurative sculpture

rendered in the distinctive sculptural tradition of the Jama-Coaque culture of coastal Ecuador

Active internal rattle pellets

an important cultural and ceremonial practice throughout the Andean region

Pre-Columbian Manteno pottery and stone earrings The torso is strongly modeledPair of Pre Columbian Manteno Pottery and Stone Earrings Ecuador, ca. 8001500 CELength: 2 in (5. 1 cm); pottery bead diameter in (0. 9 cm) A charming pair of earrings composed of ancient Manteno pottery spindle whorls and stone beads, artfully mounted on modern silver hooks for wear. Each spindle whorl displays the distinctive black on cream painted geometric motifs characteristic of the Manteno culture of coastal Ecuador, likely symbolizing textile