Description:

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Nayarit, Ixtlan del Rio style, ca. 100 BCE - 250 CE. Terracotta figural rendering of cacique sitting on a ceremonial bench and holding an enormous staff. The contrasting scale between figure and staff was purposeful as the staff symbolized the leader's power. His elaborate ornamentation including headdress, pectoral, nose ring, and ear ornaments suggests that he is engaged in ceremonial ritual. Original painted decorative details in white on red ground. An excellent example of Ixtlan del Rio variety of Nayarit figures. ~4 1/2" (11.5 cm) T Provenance: Ex-Shepard private collection, Tucson, AZ, acquired from Primitive Arts Gallery, Tucson, AZ in 1990s. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. #102363

  • Condition: Incredible root markings underneath bench. Nice manganese deposits. Overall excellent condition.

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