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Pre-Columbian, Western Mexico, Michoacan, ca. 100 BCE to 300 CE. A polychrome tripod rattle leg vessel, extensively decorated throughout with stylized geometric motifs and linear patterns inspired by textile designs as well as the natural world - all in earthy red, cream, and black. The interior of the bowl registers of triangles, stepped pyramid forms, cresting waves, and vertical frets alternating with registers of repeating horizontal bands, all encircling a solid red tondo. The exterior walls of the bowl repeat these stepped pyramid motifs, joining them together into mirror images that have a face-like appearance. The three hollow rattle legs are also nicely decorated with broad black and white stripes. This painstakingly painted decorative program graces nearly every surface, embellishing both the bowl and rattle legs. Size: 8.15" W x 4.75" H (20.7 cm x 12.1 cm)

Provenance: private Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Thursby collection, acquired before 2010

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  • Condition: Intact, with most of the pigment in great condition and the motifs clear. Light wear to pigment commensurate with age. Nice root marks and deposits on surface.

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