Miniature Bowl Incised and Painted with Geometric Motifs Possibly 1400 - 1450

This small, intricately carved wooden bowl, likely created by the Inca between 1400 and 1450, is a testament to the artistic skill of pre-Columbian artisans. The bowl's rounded form and diminutive size, measuring just 4 x 6.4 cm, suggest it may have been a personal or ceremonial object. The surface is adorned with a dense pattern of geometric motifs, incised and painted, which may have held symbolic significance within Inca culture. This "Miniature Bowl Incised and Painted with Geometric Motifs" is currently housed at the Art Institute of Chicago.