Description:

Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, ca. 500 CE. A seated terracotta figure of an elite status but nebulous gender, unusual for its naturalistic pose with the left leg folded, ankle resting upon the right knee, and arms held behind as he leans upon both hands. The figure wears a turban-like wrapped headdress decorated with tiny shell-like appliques, large round earspools, and a grand beaded necklace. Given these luxurious accoutrements, the figure most likely represents an elite personage. Ample remains of blue-green, yellow, and red pigment adorn the surfaces. The Jama Coaque culture is named for two towns in the Manabi Province, in coastal central Ecuador. Although their pottery is similar to nearby cultures, it is often more richly clothed and elaborately adorned; this probably reflects actual traditions. The accessories that this figure wears may signify an allegiance to a certain group of people or a particular rank or role in the society; this would have been clear to members of the Jama Coaque, but is a mystery to us today. Size: 3" L x 2.75" W x 3.5" H (7.6 cm x 7 cm x 8.9 cm)

Provenance: Ex-Peter Arnovick collection, Los Altos, CA.

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  • Condition: Head re-attached, left arm possibly repaired. Nice pigment remains.

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