Description:

Southern Mexico to Guatemala, ca. 1000-400BCE. Terracotta head of baby face Olmec figurine shows the hallmark facial features such as its jowly face, downturned mouth, and puffy slit-like eyes. The head is pear-shaped, a sign of high status most likely due to an artificial cranial deformation, as the Olmec traditionally wore tight-fitting helmets not dissimilar to the one depicted here. Perforations in elongated ears likely held adornments made of feathers or wood. Custom, museum-quality stand included. 3-3/4"H x 2"W x 1-1/2"D. Provenance: Ex Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. 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: Intact with minor wear on helmet, excellent condition.

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Bid Increments
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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
$200,000 + $25,000