Description:

Pre-Columbian, Colombia, Narino Complex, ca. 1000 to 1250 CE. A hand-modeled statue of a male coca chewer, known as a coquero, sitting upon an integral bench, a bulge from the coca wad in his right cheek. As the chewer ruminates, the leaves become mixed into a ball with saliva and possibly a substance such as lime to enhance the alkaloid effects. Coca chewing was not only for religious rituals and inducing trance like states, but as a stimulant for relieving discomfort while working, suppressing fatigue, altitude sickness, hunger, and thirst - its use was widespread amongst marching soldiers and laborers. The surface of this resting man is highly burnished and painted with burnt sienna slip. Size: 4.75" L x 3.5" W x 6.5" H (12.1 cm x 8.9 cm x 16.5 cm)

Provenance: ex-Marc Amiguet Schmitt estate, Amiguet's Ancient Art, Evansville, Indiana, USA, acquired prior to January 1, 2010

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  • Condition: Minor surface nicks and chips, otherwise intact. Nice manganese blooms scattered throughout.

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