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Pre-Columbian, Central America, Panama, Gran Cocle culture, ca. 800 to 1000 CE. A fantastically-decorated ceramic bowl, its interior filled with swirling abstract motifs in red and a pale lavender/blue on a cream background. Size: 10.55" W x 3.15" H (26.8 cm x 8 cm)

In the Gran Cocle Pre-Columbian kingdom, geometric design elements such as this one were imbued with powerful symbolism, although the cognitive intent of these has largely been forgotten or is no longer known. Some researchers believe that the brightly colored Cocle ceramics refer to the contemporary belief system, which seems to have revolved around a mythic "Rainbow Serpent" who was believed to be the original designer of these motifs.

Provenance: Whisnant Gallery, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, acquired over twenty years ago

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  • Condition: Repaired from multiple large pieces.

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