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**Originally Listed At $950**

Pre-Columbian, Peru, Chavin, ca. 1500 BCE (bone carving) and interpretive drawing signed Diana Kaczor, ca. 20th century CE. A wonderful camelid bone carving depicting a fierce visage comprised of a zoomorphic face/mask with a threatening countenance given that mouth full of teeth, those sharp fangs, and lolling tongue - wearing a birdlike headdress - the imagery finely incised and rubbed with red cinnabar. Paired with this is a framed and matted ink drawing of the piece presented from three angles - frontal and a profile of each side - labeled "CHAVIN BONE PIECE c. 1500 BCE" and signed "Diana Kaczor". Rare to find a pair like this. Size: bone carving measures 2.75" L (7 cm); 4.875" H (12.4 cm) on included custom stand. Drawing measures 7" L x 10" W (17.8 cm x 25.4 cm); 12.125" L x 15.125" W (30.8 cm x 38.4 cm) including mat and frame.

Provenance: ex private Rochester, Michigan, USA collection

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#126644

  • Condition: Bone shows jagged lower end which is also depicted in the drawing. Normal ossification. Nice remains of red cinnabar and vivid carving. Drawing shows slight yellowing of paper at edges. A few minor scratches to frame, but overall very good and ready to be hung.

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