Lot 144
Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Michoacan, Protoclassic Period, ca. 500 to 100 BCE; Chupicuaro, ca. 500 BCE to 300 CE. A wonderful ensemble of five pottery figures all shown standing nude and exhibiting flat forms. Three of the figures are Chupicuaro in origin. All female as evident via their exposed breasts and wearing annular earrings, two of the Chupicuaro figures wear elaborate headbands and pretty collar necklaces over square faces with incised eyes, pointed noses and a petite mouth, while the remaining female has a spherical head with incised hair, large, angled eyes, and a triangular nose. The remaining pair, which are from Michoacan culture, are male and female. Both of these lovely figures wear flat headdresses, necklaces, and annular earspools. Holding their hands to their sides, each of the Michoacan figures exhibits annular eyes, a prominent, pointed nose, and a full-lipped mouth. Size of largest: 1.75" W x 3.875" H (4.4 cm x 9.8 cm)
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-Artemis Gallery; ex-private Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA collection; ex-Dr. David Harner collection, Springdale, Arkansas, USA, acquired between the 1950s and 1960s
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#172329
- Condition: Repair to heads of 2 figures, with light adhesive residue along break lines. Chip to proper left foot of Chupicuaro figure with spherical head. All have expected surface wear with light abrasions and softening to detail commensurate with age. Otherwise, excellent with nice earthen and manganese deposits.
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