Description:

Pre-Columbian, Peru, Inca, ca. 1300 CE - 1500 CE. Carved, cream colored stone rendition of the Inca Maize Deity. Note the meticulous detailing of the large corn cob protruding from his back and his full mustache. This is a playful rendition, as the Maize deity is also referred to as Mama Sara, a female "maize mother" (aka Saramama). She was associated with maize that grew in multiples or were similarly strange. These strange plants were sometimes dressed as dolls of Mama Sara. She was also associated with willow trees. Exquisite detailing, particularly to the visage. 1-3/4"H. Custom stand.

Provenance: Ex-Joel L. Malter collection

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