Quimbaya cacique

Ash urn representing a naked male figure sitting on a ceremonial seat. It is richly dressed with headdress, nose ring, many earrings perforating both ears, bracelets and a necklace with the representation of a poporo or recipient for the chalk used to mix with coca leaves for chewing. It comes from a funerary collection known as the “Treasure of the Quimbayas”, containing pieces of great importance for their historical, artistic, technical and cultural values.