An excellent Nari?o pedestal bowl from Colombia, ca. 850 - 1500 AD. This fine Capuli cultural complex chalice is 5-5/8? high, 7-1/4? in diameter and is decorated with the negative resist painted designs characteristic of this type. In exceptional condition, with good mineral deposits. Cf. Labbe ?Colombia Before Columbus?, page 140. Value range: $300 - $500.