Description:

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Nayarit, Ixtlan Del Rio type, Protoclassic Period, ca. 100 BCE to 250 CE. A hand-built pottery head of impressive size with delineated eyes, teeth, earrings, and nose plug. A twisting headband accentuates the enlarged brow line, and the entire piece bears vibrant remains of red, orange, and white pigment. Size: 5.625" W x 6.125" H (14.3 cm x 15.6 cm); 10.5" H (26.7 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: ex-Marc Amiguet Schmitt estate, Amiguet's Ancient Art, Evansville, Indiana, USA, acquired prior to January 1, 2010

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#174848

  • Condition: This is a head from a larger pottery figure as shown. Minor nicks, abrasions, and earthen deposits, with a few small spalls, and fading to pigment in scattered areas, otherwise intact and very good. Nice remains of painted decorations throughout.

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