Description:

Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Manabí Province, ca. 300 BCE to 600 CE. The Jama Coaque culture of the Pacific coast of Ecuador is known for its pottery, especially large, highly adorned, mold-made human figures of elite status such as this example. The artist of this piece ornamented this figure with a grand helmet, nose ornament, pendant necklace, wrist cuffs, and perhaps most impressive, handsome, bold epaulet-like shoulder ornaments. His cross-legged position likely indicates immersion in a ceremony or cultural ritual. Clearly this piece depicted a highly revered individual. 7 3/4"T x 5 1/4"W x 4"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, nearly invisibly repaired from a couple of pieces but conserved quite well.

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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