Artifacts - Mexico and Central America |
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Pre-Columbian Ceramic Sculpture Dog or Jaguar Animal Figure origin; Western Mexico Colima, Jalisco, or Nayarit circa 500-1000AD collected circa 1970
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From a California private collection
Pottery animal sculpture from Western Mexico, most likely Colima, possibly Jalisco. Red clay with a burnished red / brown slip on surface. Figure is hollow and is carrying a clay pot. Big teeth, large nose, bulging eyes, ears, a large tail, and long arms. Large opening on the top of the head. Faint traces of dark pigment on lips and nose. Lovely patina. Wonderful sense of humor.
Please note that figure is portrayed on a stand and will need to be displayed with something similar.
Condition: Typical wear and patination from age and burial. Small chip on the left side of the opening (see picture below). Otherwise piece is in excellent condition.
dimensions: approx 4 1/2" tall x 4" wide x 4 1/2" deep |
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