Description:

Pre-Columbian, Gulf Coast of Mexico, northern Veracruz region, Huastec culture, ca. 600 to 900 CE. A hand-built pottery vessel depicting an abstract simian figure in a seated position upon a concave base and a wide posterior. Nude, the white-painted figure presents with outstretched feet, one arm held to its head, and brown-painted motifs across the belly and face. A slender spout that doubles as the tail rises from the enormous posterior and connects to the back of the head. Size: 5.4" W x 6.2" H (13.7 cm x 15.7 cm)

Provenance: private Hidden Valley Lake, California, USA collection; ex-private New York City, New York, USA collection

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#170723

  • Condition: Loss to portion of proper right ear as shown. Abrasions and fading to pigment. Nice preservation to overall form.

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