Artifacts - Mexico and Central America |
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Pre-Columbian Ceramic Sculpture Male Figure origin; Western Mexico Jalisco or Nayarit, possibly Zacatecas circa 500-1000AD collected circa 1970
PRICE 550.00
From a California private collection
Pottery male human sculpture from Western Mexico, most likely Nayarit, possibly Jalisco. Red clay with a burnished red / brown slip on surface. Figure is detailed with black on the face, head, and chest piece. Beautifully sculpted in a sitting position with both hands resting on the knees. Figure is seated on a rectangular stool, and is portrayed with thick hair and a sash draped across his chest. Small opening on the top of the head. Lovely patina.
dimensions: approx 7 1/2" tall x 3" wide x 4 3/4" deep |
Condition: Very Good. Typical wear and patination from age and burial. Chip on the back left corner of the stand and on the back of the right ear (see picture below).
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