Precolumbian Art - South America
South America includes Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina
In pre-Columbian Colombia, the principal archaeological cultural phases are Calima, Sinu, Chibcha, Quimbaya, San Agustin, Tairona, Cauca, Nariño, Muisca, Tumaco, and Inca.
In Pre-Columbian Ecuador, the principal archaeological cultural phases include Las Vegas, Valdivia, Machalilla, Cotocollao, Chorrera, Narrio, La Tolita, Guangala, Jamacoaque, Jambeli, Capuli, Bahia, Puruha, Cuasmal, Manteno, Huancavilca, Milagro – Quevedo, Atacames, Canari, and Inca.
In Pre-Columbian Peru, the principal archaeological cultural phases are Chavin, Huari/Wari, Paracas, Vicus, Recuay, Nazca, Salinar, Mochica/Moche, Tiahuanaco/Tiwanaku, Chimu, Ica, Chancay, and Inca.
In Pre-Columbian Bolivia, the principal archaeological cultural phases are Chiripa, Yaya-Mama, Tiahuanaco/Tiwanaku, Huari/Wari, Moxos, and Inca.
In pre-Columbian Argentina, the principal archaeological cultural phase is Condorhuasi-Alamito.
Large Fine Nariño Vessel
A very large globular vessel from the Piartal cultural complex. Ca. 750 A.D .- 1250 A.D. Highland Nariño region. This rare, important olla is decorated with...
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Published La Tolita-Tumaco Ceramic Plaque
This La Tolita-Tumaco ceramic plaque is in the form of a fish or leaf, as described in the book. In either case, the form symbolizes the vital relationship...
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