Description:

Remojadas, Vera Cruz, Mexico. Ca. 600-900 CE. This hollow terracotta head was originally part of a larger figure depicting a proud male warrior. The sculptor of this piece created a particularly emotive visage with a wide-eyed expression and open mouth. The artist painted the warrior's face in jet-black bitumen perhaps to indicate ritualistic face paint, perhaps to indicate the color of his complexion. Our warrior wears the customary banded helmet and chin strap and is decorated with ear spools and a large nose ornament. 6 1/2"L x 6 1/2"W x 3 1/2"D. Provenance: Ex Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.

  • Condition: Large fragment with some loss as shown, nevertheless excellent condition

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$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,000
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
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