Description:

Pre-Columbian, Northern Mexico, Casas Grandes, Ramos Polychrome type, ca. 1100 to 1450 CE. A fascinating pottery jar in the form of a nude male figure seated with hands on knees flanking a protruding phallus as his owl-like visage projects forward. Slender arms depicted in relief extend from the broad rim of the vessel, which is placed just behind the stylized, avianesque head comprised of arched brows, a widow's peak, wide eyes with elongated outer corners, a straight nose, and a petite, incised mouth. Enveloped in a hue of light orange, the surface of the jar is skillfully hand-painted in black and red decoration of geometric and linear designs. Size: 7.4" Diameter x 7.8" H (18.8 cm x 19.8 cm)

Provenance: private Reinsmoen collection, Clear Lake, Iowa, USA, acquired through descent from Robert Anderson, acquired prior to 2000

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#185443

  • Condition: Professionally repaired with restoration and repainting over break lines; all done very well and difficult to notice. Light surface wear with nicks and abrasions as shown, but otherwise, nice presentation with good pigments and detail.

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