Crested Bird

Culture Jama-Coaque 500 B.C. - 1530

Museo Casa del Alabado
Quito, Ecuador

The shape of the base of the object and the complete perforation are evidence of its function. It is a "hook" that supports the dart that is laid along the shaft of the dart thrower in order to be propelled into the air. Birds , characterized by excellent vision and unsurpassed flight, are most appropiate guardiand for dart throwers.

Details

Title: Crested Bird
Creator: Culture Jama-Coaque
Creator Lifespan: -500 - 1530
Creator Nationality: Ecuador
Creator Death Place: Manabi, Esmeraldas and Santa Elena. Ecuadorian North Coast
Creator Birth Place: Manabi, Esmeraldas and Santa Elena. Ecuadorian North Coast
Date: 500 B.C. - 1530
Provenance: Ecuadorian North Coast, Ecuadorian North Coast
Physical Dimensions: w5.6 x h3.5 cm
Culture: Jama-Coaque
Type: Carving
Rights: Museo Casa del Alabado. Inventoried by National Institute of Cultural Heritage of Ecuador (INPC), Museo Casa del Alabado
External Link: http://alabado.org/
Medium: Spondylus

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