In a combination
of anthropomorphic and zoomorphic features, the poporo’s
upper half represents a creature with both human and animal
characteristics, while the lower part faithfully portrays
part of a body of a cayman. It was made out of three sheets
that were hammered and embossed on a mould.
Poporo (lime container)
Gold 200 b.C. - A.D.
200
Palmira, Valle del Cauca
9,7 x 5,2 cm
