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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


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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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