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Pre-Columbian Manteno pottery and stone earrings
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Description
Pair of Pre-Columbian Manteno Pottery and Stone Earrings
Ecuador, ca. 800–1500 CE
Length: 2 in (5.1 cm); pottery bead diameter ⅜ 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 patterns or ritual markings.
Elegant and wearable, these earrings merge Pre-Columbian heritage with modern design while retaining the authenticity and fine surface patina of ancient artifacts.
Provenance
Ex. Gabriel Vandervolt, California. Ancient Resource