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Capuli Culture (800-1500 CE) Colombia Two beautiful Pre-Columbian ceramic - Male anthropomorphic figures sitting with wrapped heads,
 
They both are decorated with the typical colors and are still well preserved on all of the ceramic. These objects were purchased by myself from present owner who inherited from deceased family member. They were purchased along with other items, during various journeys made to Colombia and South America during the early 50’s.
 
The objects has always been part of his private collection dating back to the early 30’s. We do not however know the true date of these items beyond the 50’s.
 
Small vessel measures 5.00 inches by 5.00 inches larger vessel measures 7.00 inches by 7.00 inches The shipment will be insured for postage.
 
A little History:
The Capulí culture refers to an archaeological classification for a group in Pre-Columbian South America on the Andean plain in what is now northern Ecuador and southern Colombia. The Capulí preceded the Piartal and Tuza cultures in the archaeological record ranging from around 800 to 1500 CE. The Capulí culture left a strong record through its pottery. The Capulí had distinctive black on dark red pottery with rectilinear geometric designs. The anthropomorphic pottery statues of the Capulí can be striking. Women are depicted with a wrap that extends from the armpit to the ankle while men have loincloths and are often shown with an object such as a drum or animal. These figures are often called coqueros because they are depicted with wads of coca leaves in their mouths. Scholars have associated the figures with shamans and possible funerary rituals.