Description:

From the ancient Nayarit region of West Mexico, ca. 200 BCE - 300 CE. Terracotta female figure shown wearing large ear spools, arm bands and a hat or head adornment, with painted decoration indicating a multi-stranded necklace and an elaborately decorated skirt. Interestingly, the skirt features snake-like forms, and there are also faint remnants of a serpent-like line of decoration across the front of her torso, just under her breasts. Snake iconography is known from ancient West Mexican cultures, but is rarely depicted this way on such female figures. Measures just over 6"H x 5-1/2"W. Provenance: Former Arizona, USA collection. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.

  • Condition: Intact and in excellent condition, with much original pigment and decoration remaining. Minor weathering, wear, abrasions, chipping and minor loss overall. Excellent Manganese and other mineral deposits remain as evidence of age and authenticity.

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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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