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Poporo. Lime container used to carry the lime to

Poporo. Lime container used to carry the lime to the mouth while chewing coca leaves. Poporos are also attributed with mystical powers and social status. It is made with tumbaga (alloy of gold and copper) as pumpkin. It comes from Roldanillo (Valle del Cauca). Quimbaya art. Jewelry. COLOMBIA. CUNDINAMARCA. Bogota. Gold Museum

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10907049
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46573404
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2768px x 3898px (1.2MB)
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P. Rotger/Iberfoto/Mary Evans

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