A llama carved from a spondylus shell and a cylindrical laminated gold foil object were the contents of a carved stone box -- an offering -- found at the bottom of Lake Titicaca, according to ...

The widespread view of Neanderthals as cognitively inferior to early modern humans is challenged by new research. Scientists examined pigment-stained and perforated marine shells, most certainly used ...

"Presents a previously unpublished group of Nasca miniature objects from the Glassell Collection of Pre-Columbian Art. The miniatures, a majority of which first existed in pairs, date to about 600 A.D ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. GREY-WARE, MOLD-MADE, SPONDYLUS SHELL ...