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Pre-Columbian, Colombia, Calima zone, Valle del Cauca, Yotoco phase, ca. 300 to 1300 CE. A bi-chrome red and cream slipped terracotta toad or frog-shaped stirrup vessel with knobby 'skin' on its back and a dynamic pose, presenting its belly pushed up on powerful front legs. The frog effigy has a double bridged spout emerging from the upper end. In the Pre-Columbian world, both frogs and toads were associated with rain, water, spring, and rebirth. Notorious for spawning myriad numbers of eggs, these creatures were also associated with fertility. The Calima people lived in the southwestern highlands by the Caribbean coast, and are famous for their goldwork, but they also produced charming pottery figures like this one. Size: 5.5" W x 5.375" H (14 cm x 13.7 cm)

This piece was published in Armand J. Labbe, "Colombia Before Columbus: The People, Culture, and Ceramic Art of Prehispanic Colombia"New York: Rizzoli, 1986, figure 58, page 61.

Provenance: private Vaught Collection, Atlanta, Georgia USA; published in Armand J. Labbe, "Colombia Before Columbus: The People, Culture, and Ceramic Art of Prehispanic Colombia"New York: Rizzoli, 1986, figure 58, page 61.

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  • Condition: Strap handle repaired. Expected surface wear with minor pigment loss as shown. Pressure crack on underside of tail end.

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