Description:

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Jalisco, Protoclassic Period, ca. 100 BCE to 250 CE. A wonderful pottery figure shown seated with a solemn expression. Thick legs bent before him, the ancient figure places both elbows atop his knees as his right hand holds his sizable head in sorrow and his left hand grasps his right knee. His broad body is hunched over as several collar necklaces fall from his broad shoulders, all above a petite phallus. He gazes downward displaying large, coffee bean-shaped eyes, a prominent, protruding nose with drilled nostrils, and a slightly open mouth. Lengthy ears flank his face, sitting just below and elaborate headdress comprised of several applied bands and circular embellishments. A perforation at the top of his head leads to his hollow interior. Size: 5.3" W x 7.5" H (13.5 cm x 19 cm)

Provenance: private Lumberton, Texas, USA collection; ex-Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas, USA, 2013 November 15 American Indian & Pre-Columbian Art Signature Auction - Dallas #5161, part of lot #50406 (1 of 3)

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#170296

  • Condition: Possible repairs to arms, legs, and head with restoration. Expected areas of chipping, as well as some nicks and abrasions, all as shown and as commensurate with age. Otherwise, very nice.

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