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Greetings Card : Pre-Columbian Art. Colombia. Calima (LLama) culture. Gold fu
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Pre-Columbian Art. Colombia. Calima (LLama) culture. Gold fu
Pre-Columbian Art. Colombia. Calima (LLama) culture. Gold funerary mask. 5th1st century BCE. Metropolitan Museum of Art. New York. United States
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Cauca Civilization Colombia Colombian Funerary Latin Mask Maya Metropolitan Mortuary Pre Columbian Valle Calima
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Discover the rich cultural heritage of the Calima people of Colombia with our exquisite selection of greeting cards from Media Storehouse. Featuring the stunning Gold funerary mask from the Pre-Columbian era, this card showcases intricate details of the Calima culture, dating back to the 5th or 1st century BCE. Meticulously sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online and displayed against a crisp, white background, this card is a perfect expression of art, history, and thoughtfulness. Send a piece of the past to your loved ones with our Pre-Columbian Art greeting cards.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This stunning pre-Columbian artifact is a gold funerary mask from the Calima culture, which flourished in the Valle del Cauca region of Colombia around the 5th to 1st century BCE. The Calima people are known for their advanced goldworking techniques, and this mask is a testament to their skill and artistic vision. The mask depicts a stylized human face with prominent cheekbones, a pointed chin, and almond-shaped eyes. The figure's nose is represented by a small gold bead, and the mouth is formed by a pair of curved gold strips. The mask's surface is adorned with intricate geometric patterns and animal motifs, including the image of a llama, a significant animal in Calima culture. The mask was likely used in mortuary rituals as a representation of the deceased's face, allowing them to make the journey to the afterlife with their identity intact. The mask's gold construction speaks to the wealth and importance of the individual, reflecting the Calima people's belief in the connection between material possessions and the spiritual world. This precious artifact is now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, where it continues to inspire awe and fascination among visitors. The mask offers a glimpse into the rich history and artistic traditions of the Calima civilization, which played a significant role in the development of ancient Latin American cultures.
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