{"product_id":"pre-columbian-narino-seated-coquero-figure","title":"Pre-Columbian Nariño Seated “Coquero” Figure","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"297\"\u003ePre-Columbian Nariño Seated “Coquero” Figure\u003cbr data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"216\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"276\"\u003eCapulí Cultural Complex, Highlands Nariño Region, Colombia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"279\"\u003ec. 800–1500 AD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"603\"\u003eA finely modeled Pre-Columbian Nariño 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 Nariño ceramic sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"948\"\u003eThe head is rendered with stylized facial features including almond-shaped eyes, a prominent nose, and a calm expression. The long hair or headdress falls smoothly behind the head and neck. The lower garment is decorated with painted geometric and linear motifs, typical of the Capulí cultural complex ceramics of the Nariño highlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003eCoquero figures symbolize the culturally significant practice of coca chewing, which played an important role in ritual life, social exchange, and spiritual practices throughout the Andean world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003eHeight: 6 1\/4 inches (15.9 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1619\"\u003eProvenance:\u003cbr data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003eEx Frances L. Wolfson Collection\u003cbr data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1244\"\u003eAcquired by Frances W. Cary, May 6, 1975, Arte Primitivo, New York.\u003cbr data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003eCopy of Arte Primitivo invoice included from 1975.\u003cbr data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003eAccompanied by a copy of a letter dated May 13, 1975 confirming payment of $808.00 to Arte Primitivo.\u003cbr data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003eAlso accompanied by an appraisal letter dated May 25, 1990 from Frances Louise Wolfson \u0026amp; Marine R. Corp., valuing the figure at $2,000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1778\"\u003eA well-documented example of Nariño ceremonial pottery, representing the important Andean tradition of coca ritual depicted in Pre-Columbian ceramic art.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minerva Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52833780924713,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/2762\/2185\/files\/thumbnail-2026-03-14T164434.243_7c6d0df2-abb0-4fe1-b90f-2e4ff34ec942.png?v=1775077379","url":"https:\/\/minerva-gallery.com\/es\/products\/pre-columbian-narino-seated-coquero-figure","provider":"Minerva Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}