Description:

Coast of Manabi, Ecuador, ca. 200BCE to 600 CE. This attractive female figure holds a high status, as is evident by her elaborate ear ornaments, nose ring, and necklace. Her facial features - the coffee bean shaped eyes, wide eyelids, elegant brows, bird-shaped nose - are painstakingly delineated. Both hands rest on her womb likely indicating fertility. The artisan also imbued this piece with deep red, black, and white pigment to accentuate her features. Not only is she a charming sculptural work, but she is also a functional flute. 10"L x 4"W x 2-1/4"D. Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.

  • Condition: Minor surface wear as shown, near choice.

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Bid Increments
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$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,000
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
$200,000 + $25,000