Tolima Miniature Human Figures
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Tolima Miniature Human Figures

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These tiny gold figures from the Tolima culture (1 BC–700 AD) adorned garments or regalia, symbolizing social or spiritual power. Their repeated form—each with upraised arms and twin curved elements—may represent ritual movement, ancestor spirits, or supernatural beings in ceremonial contexts.