Pre-Columbian Nariño Seated “Coquero” Figure The reverse presents Apollo standing

The reverse presents Apollo standing left

and stylized radiating hair or headdress elements characteristic of Colima sculptural traditions

often serving as symbols of status

and finely rendered animal head with painted facial details

An evocative and historically rich example of South Italian Greek coinage

Pre-Columbian Nariño Seated “Coquero” Figure The reverse presents Apollo standingPre Columbian Nario Seated Coquero FigureCapul Cultural Complex, Highlands Nario Region, Colombiac. 8001500 AD A finely modeled Pre Columbian Nario pottery figure depicting a seated coquero, a figure associated with the ritual chewing of coca leaves in ancient Andean culture. The figure sits with legs extended forward and hands resting on the thighs, a posture characteristic of Nario ceramic sculpture. The head is rendered with stylized facial