Description:

Starts at $450 - 0 A Pre-Columbian vessel in the shape of a seated figure of a type known from the Capuli Cultural Complex of the ancient Narino region of Colombia, circa 850 - 1500 CE. 6-1/2" tall x ~5-1/2" wide. These figures are quite rare and are popular with collectors. This is an appealing example, depicting a pleasingly rotund individual, squatting with elbows resting on their knees, both hands clasped at the chin. The geometric lines drawn by the spindly and angular arms and legs are a nice artistic touch by the ancient maker. The squinting eyes may imply a state of trance or altered state of consciousness. See Labbe's important book "Colombia Before Columbus", page 139 & 162 for comparable examples of this exact type, as well as scholarly information. Provenance: Former J. Galvis collection, Florida, USA. Before that, reportedly from the estate of a foreign diplomat. Authenticity Guaranteed The starting price is the price at which the piece can sell.

  • Notes: 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, as well as Antiquities-Saleroom.
  • Condition: Intact and in original condition, with minor weathering, wear, chipping and abrasions overall. Loss to some of the original pigment and designs, but most of the slip remains. Mineral and sediment deposits remain, evidence of hundreds of years of burial.

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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
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