Description:

Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Sican/Lambayeque culture, ca. 750 to 1370 CE. A hand-built pottery jar depicting a standing effigy of Ai Apec as the maize god on the front. The vessel has a slightly compressed spherical body that rests atop a flared foot, a rounded shoulder decorated with eleven minimalist mice with parabolic ears atop a stippled, white-hued ground, and a bridge handle arching between Ai Apec and the conical spout. Ai Apec presents standing atop broad feet while holding up his corn-form arms, and a massive, conical maize headdress tops his intimidating visage. Areas of orange, black, and white pigment accentuate the vessel. The whistle produces a high-pitched sound when air is blown into the spout. Size: 6.6" W x 9.875" H (16.8 cm x 25.1 cm)

Provenance: ex-Marshall collection Utah, USA acquired from Alaskan collector who acquired in 1980's

All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.

A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.

#155500

  • Condition: Repair to top of right corn arm, with resurfacing and light overpainting along break lines. Chips to foot and handle, with minor abrasions to body, figure, shoulder, and spout, and minor fading to original pigmentation. Nice earthen deposits and details remaining throughout. Whistle produced high-pitched sound when played.

Accepted Forms of Payment:

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Shipping

Auction House will ship, at Buyer's expense

May 7, 2020 8:00 AM MDT
Louisville, CO, US

Artemis Fine Arts

You agree to pay a buyer's premium of 24.5% and any applicable taxes and shipping.

View full terms and conditions

Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$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 $2,500
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
$200,000 + $20,000