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Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, Protoclassic Period, ca. 100 BCE to 250 CE. An impressive hand-built pottery figure of a warrior standing atop spread legs with long feet for balance and holding both arms outwards to his side. The charming figure features a large, shield worn on his back via two shoulder straps, a loincloth that is tongue-shaped in the front and features two vertical strips in the back held up by a thick belt, and a conical helmet with a prominent chinstrap and a dish-like frontal embellishment. Holding a cylindrical object in one hand, the ancient figure appears frightened, his annular eyes opened wide and his mouth slightly ajar, as if caught by surprise. Size: 4.25" W x 8.125" H (10.8 cm x 20.6 cm)

A similar piece, though painted black, can be found at the Metropolitan Museum of Art under accession number 1978.412.272.

Provenance: private Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA collection; ex-Dr. David Harner collection, Springdale, Arkansas, USA, acquired between the 1950s and 1960s

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#161678

  • Condition: Repaired from several pieces with only noticeable break line on proper left shin and adhesive visible in some small areas. Expected surface wear commensurate with age. Otherwise, excellent with lovely manganese deposits.

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