Pre-Columbian Manteno pottery and stone earrings Finely carved in dense volcanic

Finely carved in dense volcanic stone

and a gracefully applied strap handle extending from the shoulder to the rim

when Olmec artistic conventions merged with emerging Proto-Maya cultural expressions

and a composed

a characteristic ornamental motif used by Corinthian potters

Pre-Columbian Manteno pottery and stone earrings Finely carved in dense volcanicPair of Pre Columbian Manteno Pottery and Stone Earrings Ecuador, ca. 8001500 CELength: 2 in (5. 1 cm); pottery bead diameter 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