Vintage Santa Marta Poporo Stone Carving: Indigenous Lime Container Keepsake

Description

Vintage Santa Marta Poporo Stone Carving: Indigenous Lime Container Keepsake
Description:
This antique keepsake from Santa Marta, Colombia, showcases a stone carving resembling a "poporo" - a lime container traditionally used in indigenous ceremonies. Crafted from a singular piece of stone, it stands at 3-1/4" high and 1-3/8" wide at its base. The words "Santa Marta, Colombia" are gracefully etched in the centerpiece of the memento. It is believed to date back to the 1950s or earlier.
*Kindly note that this keepsake is a reproduction of a lime container, crafted from a single, unbroken piece of stone.
Condition of Souvenir:
There is some chipping in areas around the base's perimeter (see photos #10 and 11). All else is in very good condition. Please view images for more detail.
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