Description:

Pre-Columbian, Central America, Panama, Gran Cocle, ca. 800 to 1200 CE. A hand-built pottery vessel of rare form depicting a highly stylized armadillo standing atop stocky legs while supporting its body with its wide, conical tail. The creature features painted forelegs and a petite head while behind the squat spout is a perforated handle, all painted in red and black with purple accenting the tail. Size: 8" L x 4.875" W x 7.9" H (20.3 cm x 12.4 cm x 20.1 cm)

Provenance: ex-private USA collection acquired before 2000. Complete provenance will be provided to winning bidder; all items from this collection have been appraised by Marianne Huber in 2014

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#188465

  • Condition: Professional repair and restoration, with resurfacing and overpainting along new material and break lines. Abrasions and fading to original pigment in some areas, with minor nicks, otherwise in nice condition. Great zoomorphic form.

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