Description:

Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Veracruz, Classic Period, ca. 450-650 CE. This seated female is known as a" coast watcher." Positioned with her hands to her folded legs, she wears an elaborate coiffure and headband, ear ornaments, wrist cuffs, and serpent necklace. Black bitumen paint highlights her hair and headband. Incised markings suggest body scarification on her front and arms. According to indigenous legend, figures of this type were said to have been placed along the shoreline to watch for invaders; hence the name "coast watcher." 4 2/3"H x 3"W x 2"D. PROVENANCE: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL: acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.

  • Condition: Excellent

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Bid Increments
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$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 $2,000
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
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