A Tairona Carnelian Gusanos Pendant, Northern Colombia, ca. 800 - 1500 CE Sculpture - Wood Such vessels were typically used

Such vessels were typically used to hold perfumed oils and cosmetics

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A Tairona Carnelian Gusanos Pendant, Northern Colombia, ca. 800 - 1500 CE Sculpture - Wood Such vessels were typically usedA finely carved carnelian pendant representing a stylized grub worm (gusano), a form distinctive to the Tairona culture of northern Colombia. The figure features incised facial details and rounded eyes, rendered with soft modeling and rhythmic segmentation along the body. Drilled longitudinally for suspension, this example displays beautifully banded orange and cream hues that catch the light with warmth and translucency. Such pendants were symbols of