Sunday, April 17, 2011

ZONAS ARQUEOLOGICAS

Quimbaya

Es el nombre de una pequeña tribu del eje cafetero,la tribu de los quimbayas fue famosa en la conquista por las ricas joyas de oro,las cuales se distinguian por su realismo,acabado y delicadas formas,la ceramica quimbaya ,alcanzo el mayor grado de perfeccion en colombia,sobresale la calidad artistica de sus decoraciones.

Tairona

La sierra nevada de santa marta fue el centro de la zona arqueologica Tairona,alli fue el unico lugar de colombia donde los aborigenes alcanzaron a desarrollar grandes centros poblados y los comienzos de una arquitectura litica,los taironas practicaban una intensa agricultura en terrazas y campos artificialmente irrigados.

Muisca

En el antiplano cundi-boyacense ,habitaban los muiscas,los muiscas tenian avansada organisacion social,religiosa y economica,su comercio de sal ,mantas de algodon y esmeraldas atrajo la expedicion de quesada;en cambio la leyenda de "EL DORADO" de guatavita hizo venir a velalcazar a estas tierras,los orfebres del cacique de guatavita,eran conocidos por la excelencia de sus trabajos.

Sinu

En las hoyas del los rios sinu,san jorge y nechi,florecio la zona arqueologica Sinu ,esta zona muestra vestijios de haber sido densamente poblada,abitada desde miles de años antes de la llegada de las conquistadores,entre las tribus sinu,segun los cronistas existian templos en donde cabian mas de mil personas y adoraban idolos cubiertos de laminas de oro.

Tolima

Tolima se denomina la zona arqueologica,de los pueblos orfebres en dicho departamento,tanto los aguerridos indios pijaos con quienes lucharon los espanoles,fueron ricas en oro,se trata de poblaciones sedentarias ,con aguicultura de maiz,especializacion artesanal y activo comercio.

Calima

En la vertiente del el oceano pacifico,en el alto rio calima,esta localizada la zona arqueologica calima,se distingue por la espectacular orfebreria,en los cuales resaltan los grandes pectorales y diademas,la ceramica calima frecuentemente representada por figuras de hombre y de animales.

Saturday, April 16, 2011

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Jadeite was the most precious of all materials in the eyes of the Pre-Columbian peoples throughout Ancient America. Jadeite and similar greenstones were worked into a wide variety of items worn as emblems of social and political power. One of the most common forms was the so-called ax god pendant, which was suspended from a cord around the neck. The name "ax god" comes from the form of the pendant, which replicates the shape of the traditional stone chopping tool (or axe). Some represent human-like supernatural beings. It is also possible that it represents a shaman who has transformed himself into a supernatural being.

Olmec Dwarf Sculpture


an Olmec seated figure of a dwarf, Las Bocas, Early Preclassic, circa 1200-900 BC, shown at the left, had great charm fo a ceramic only 2 5/8 inches high. The obese figure, is in fine condition.

Rare Zapotec Jade Figural Urn a rare Zapotec jade figural urn, Monte Alban I/II, circa 500 to 100 BC., which had been estimated at $200,000 to $300,000. The 8 ¼-inch-high statue, shown at the right, was a ceremonial and ritual container representative of the "God of the Serpent Buccal Mask," a deity known as Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent that was a major divinity in ancient Mexico. It was probably made after the collapse of the Olmec civilization and shows the deity seated upright with his hands resting on the knees with a flared upper lip and three large upper teeth. "At the center of the forehead is a plume-like element that rises vertically, curves to the right and terminates in two crescent forms that resemble the buttons of a rattlesnake….The urn is carved from a light blue-green jade and polished to a high shine. Remains of cinnabar used to sanctify the vessel before burial cover parts of the surface of the carving and its interior,"
Mochican Copper Mask A large Early/Middle Mochica Copper Mask, circa 300 BC to 200 AD. This lot had been estimated at $12,000 to $15,000, which was reasonable given its good condition. Such dramatic masks with their crescent nose-guards have come up occasionally in recent years at auctions, but none with the visor and dangles and most without both shell eyes. The Mochica civilization, which preceded the Incas in Peru, has long been known for its fabulous ceramics, but its bronze and gold work has been appreciating dramatically in recent years and this was a particular lovely piece to highlight any collection. Indeed, some collectors might prefer these copper pieces to those in gold because they have more of an air of antiquity than the shiny gold works.

TESOROS DE LOS MAYAS, HUACAS, INCAS,