Muisca Pins and Buttons

A poporo was a small container, introduced by the indigenous South American people, in which a quantity of lime was stored. By means of a long needle this lime was brought into the mouth while chewing coca leaves. The relationship between the poporo and the chewing of coca bestows to the poporo mystical powers and social status.

pattern of an iconic figure of Colombia

pattern of an iconic figure of Colombia

A richly decorated Muisca or Chibcha holding in his hands a basket with tropical fruits. Cherimoya fruits are hanging on his ears. On both sides plants are growing with ripe, juicy pineapples. The style is inspired by South American - more specifically, Colombian - indigenous art.

A poporo was a small container, introduced by the indigenous South American people, in which a quantity of lime was stored. By means of a long needle this lime was brought into the mouth while chewing coca leaves. The relationship between the poporo and the chewing of coca bestows to the poporo mystical powers and social status.

A richly decorated Muisca or Chibcha holding in his hands a basket with tropical fruits. Cherimoya fruits are hanging on his ears. On both sides plants are growing with ripe, juicy pineapples. The style is inspired by South American - more specifically, Colombian - indigenous art.

A richly decorated, male Muisca or Chibcha idol based on a golden artifact displayed in the Museo del Oro in Bogotá, Colombia.

A richly decorated, male Muisca or Chibcha idol based on a golden artifact displayed in the Museo del Oro in Bogotá, Colombia.

Inspired by the Muisca art, a brown-skinned man surrounded by green branches of the coffee plant. His headdress and clothes are of colors of the Colombian flag, i.e. yellow, blue, and red, plus two additional ones, namely light green and light blue. The coffee plant has flowers of yellow and white color, while the beans are red, green, and dark yellow of color.

Colombian Muisca Pre Columbus art

Inspired by the Muisca art, a man surrounded by branches of the coffee plant. The man wears a headdress, jewelry, and a scepter. The flowers of the coffee plant are surround by coffee beans. The designs is made in the colors of the Colombian flag, i.e. yellow, blue, and red.