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Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Valdivian culture, Formative Period, ca. 2000 to 1500 BCE. A set of 3 hand-built pottery female heads from larger Venus idol figures, each with incised facial features and petite faces. The coiffures differ from one another, showing a smooth hairstyle, a centrally-parted variant, and a stippled style with a horizontal head band. Size of largest (center head): 0.75" L x 1.375" W x 1.2" H (1.9 cm x 3.5 cm x 3 cm); 2.7" H (6.9 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, acquired from 2000 to 2010; ex-Hand Juergen Westermann collection, Germany

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#179838

  • Condition: All heads are fragments of larger figures as shown. Chipping and light abrasions, with minor softening to some finer details, and light earthen deposits, otherwise in great condition. Nice variety of hairstyles! Previous inventory label beneath display stand.

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August 11, 2023 8:00 AM MDT
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