Lot 362
A fine example of a Pre-Columbian figure depicting a warrior. From the ancient Nayarit region of West Mexico, ca. 200 BCE - 300 CE. While the presence of the club the figure is holding suggests a warrior prepared for physical conflict, the dual pointed headdress suggests otherwise. Depictions of one or two hornlike protrusions on ancient figures of this region are known to be indicative of shaman status. As such, it is more likely that this figure depicts a shaman engaged in, or prepared for, spiritual conflict in the unseen realm against illness, malevolent forces, or the like. Since these objects are found in the shaft and chamber tombs known for the region, it is plausible that these were interred with the deceased to symbolically represent shamans engaged in activity for the benefit of the deceased. The ridge and painted decoration around the torso may indicate a type of body armor often depicted on figures of this type. Painted decoration also indicates a necklace or other ornamentation at the neck, as well as face paint. A well made and well preserved example of the type. 8"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 and in excellent, original condition. Only minor weathering, wear, chipping and abrasions, with excellent, heavy Manganese and other mineral deposits overall- attesting to the age and authenticity of this example. Excellent and rare state of preservation for the original decorative pigment.
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