Description:

Pre-Columbian, Northern Peru, Ca. 200 CE. Unique and RARE rendering of what seems to be a trance-induced individual with a grimacing smile - with either tongue or some hallucinogenic plant such as Don Pedro cactus protruding from his mouth. Enlarged penis with power rays emanating from pubic region, the neck has exaggerated muscular veins and tendons showing another example of power from the trance state. Near-white background and outlining of ribs give a somewhat skeletal impression as if life and death and the movement through each state implied in the trance. 10" x 5-1/2" x 5-1/2." Provenance: Ex- Arte Textile, San Francisco, ex-Santa Fe collection acquired in 1990. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.

  • Condition: Mint condition.

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Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$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
$200,000 + $25,000