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Masterworks of gold miniature, the top ends of sticks used to take lime to facilitate the extraction of the coca alkaloids out of a poporo, show a variety of individuals with their ornaments and attributes represented in great detail.  
 
   
 
Lime dipper stick
Gold and tumbaga
100 b.C. - A.D. 1000
Quindío
22,6 x 2,1 cm
   
 
    
    

 

 
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