Description:

Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Bahia culture, ca 300 BCE to 500 CE. Creation of the Bahia people who lived along the coast of Manabi Province in Ecuador. These artisans explored a ceramic tradition depicting figures that had begun several thousand years earlier in their land. This figure possesses a highly stylized, seemingly sexless body, elongated head with characteristic helmet-like coiffure and almond shaped eyes. Manganese deposits on backside. Perforations on backside for attaching. Stand included. 7-3/4"H (19.5 cm) Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. #100169

  • Condition: Left foot is reattached. Minor surface wear as shown. Else intact and excellent condition.

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