Description:

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A charming pair of hand-built reclining pottery figures that appear relaxed. They both rest upon a raised integral seat that resembles a chaise, with two legs and a sloped frame. The figures wear loincloths with incised lines creating folds or patterns and jewelry, including a necklace, arm bands, and earrings. Their arms are folded behind their heads as they gaze up to the sky with applied circular eyes, protruding noses, and small impressed mouths. Upon their heads are elaborate caps with applied bands. This pair looks like they are in a state of tranquility and are perhaps engaged in a shamanic trance. Size of smaller figure: 5" L x 2.75" W x 2.5" H (12.7 cm x 7 cm x 6.4 cm); larger figure: 5" L x 2.75" W x 3" H (12.7 cm x 7 cm x 7.6 cm)

Provenance: private Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA collection; ex-Dr. David Harner collection, Springdale, Arkansas, USA, acquired between the 1950s and 1960s

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#163577

  • Condition: Repairs and restoration to the larger figure. Lower left corner of seat is restored. Restoration to left side of necklace and underarm. Small figure has a stable fissure and crack along the body below the arms. Nice mineral deposits on both.

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