Pre-Columbian Manteno pottery and stone earrings a characteristic ornamental motif used

a characteristic ornamental motif used by Corinthian potters

and social alliance

and early Christian art

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

Pre-Columbian Manteno pottery and stone earrings a characteristic ornamental motif usedPair 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