Description:

From the ancient Nayarit region of West Mexico, ca 200 BCE - 300 CE. This pottery example depicts a seated male, elbows resting on knees and hands to chest. He's shown wearing a distinctive pointed hat, often associated with figures form this region, as well as a necklace and ear, nose and upper arm ornamentation. The modeling is quite well done on this example, and remnants of white accent pigment against the red slip remain, indicating striped and dotted patterns on the hat, necklace and back. 6-1/4"H. 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 with weathering, wear, abrasions, chipping and minor loss overall. Mineral and sediment deposits remain inside and out.

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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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