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The poporo's body represents a female of high status holding figures of matching animals in her hands. Her enormous shoulders, the bands on her legs, the well-defined lines of her face, are characteristic features of Quimbaya goldwork.  
 
   
 
Poporo (lime container)
Tumbaga
0 - 600 A.D.
Puerto Nare, Antioquia
27,1 x 11,8 cm
   
 
    
 

 

 
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