Description:

Pre-Columbian, South Coast Peru, Ica culture, ca. 800 to 1200 CE. A handbuilt polychrome terracotta human effigy vessel presenting an endearing form with an ample rounded body, arms delineated in relief with bent elbows and hands framing a rather large navel, a bulbous head atop the shoulder. The figure presents an expressive visage comprised of piercing eyes, an upturned nose, and cup-shaped ears delineated in bas to high relief, as well as pronounced lips with an open mouth. The head narrows toward the top to form the vessel's neck with a flared rim. Finally, most of the surface is beautifully embellished with stylized geometric motifs in black on red and tawny orange. Size: 7.25" W x 7.125" H (18.4 cm x 18.1 cm)

Provenance: private Colgate, Wisconsin, USA collection, acquired 1970s to 1990s

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#156808

  • Condition: Repairs to nose and roughly one-quarter of rim, with resurfacing and overpainting along break lines. Abrasions and pitting to base, body, face, and rim, with light fading to original pigment, and encrustations within some recessed areas. Nice remains of original pigment throughout, with craquelure to some areas of pigment, and light root marks along bottom.

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