Description:

Guatemala, Verapaz Province, ca. 550 - 850 CE. The pedestal of this bowl is in the form of a nude male figure, perhaps the Mayan deity Chin said to have demonstrated homosexual intercourse with another 'demon' thus introducing such relationships to his culture. Scenes discovered in a cave of Naj Tunich depict references to this deity. The artist of this piece delineated the figure's genitalia and adorned him with a beaded necklace, nose ring, prominent ear ornaments, as well as scarification and red body paint that cover his body. 9-1/4" H. PROVENANCE: Ex-prominent Hollywood, CA producer/writer/director acquired at major auction. 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: Rim repaired from half a dozen pieces, no added material

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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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