Similarities of Summerian and Ecuador Gods

Exploring the enigmatic links of ancient global connections, we find two statues that defy our historical understanding. The statue on the right represents Ninurta, the Sumerian god of war and agriculture, from Mesopotamia. 

The strikingly similar statue on the left is part of the collection of Father Carlo Crespi in Ecuador. Despite being separated by thousands of miles, these artifacts point to a remarkable parallel in cultural expressions. How did such similar representations of Ninurta appear in such distant regions of the world?