Description:

Central Mexico, pre-1500 CE. This trio of representations of the nude female form exalts fertility and the feminine. The seated figure for example holds her hands against her body under her breasts and rests on her voluptuous derriere. These pieces may have been placed in graves or in the milpas, or cornfields, as part of a fertility rite. larger standing figure 3-1/2"L x 2-1/4"W, seated figure 2"T x 1"W x 1"D, smaller standing figure 1-3/4"L x 3/4"W

Provenance: Ex-private Florida collection.

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  • Condition: Small standing figure is near choice; seated figure near choice; larger standing figure shows slight loss at left leg, right hand, abdominal area, and top of head

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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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