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Seated Tumaco Figure
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Seated Tumaco Figure

This ceramic figure (500 BC–AD 500) shows the refined artistry of the Tumaco people from the Pacific coast. Detailed body markings, jewelry, and posture indicate high status or ritual significance. Such figures were likely used in funerary contexts to honor ancestors or deities, reflecting the cultural importance of lineage and spiritual beliefs in Tumaco society.
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