Description:

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Chupicuaro, ca. 500 BCE to 300 CE. A remarkable pottery figure of a standing male holding a penis cover over his genitals. Crowned by a headband with a central disk atop his striated coiffure, the figure presents typical Chupicuaro characteristics, such as a sizable head, slender yet huge, dramatically-slanted eyes, a pierced nose, a flattened body, straight legs, and attenuated arms. The genital covering is bulbous and covered in nodules with a pointed tip. Liberal remains of red and white pigments highlight the figure's surface. Size: 2.3" W x 5.3" H (5.8 cm x 13.5 cm); 5.5" H (14 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010; ex-Arte Primitivo, New York City, New York, USA, February 27, 2023, lot 1, # 4992-1; ex-private California, USA collection; ex-Albert J. and Monique Grant collection, New York City, New York, USA, acquired in the 1950s- 1960s, collection #XA6

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#180054

  • Condition: Professionally repaired with break lines visible and minor chipping along one on verso. Light surface wear as shown, but otherwise has a very nice presentation with good remains of pigments and details.

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