Description:

Pre-Columbian, Aguada Culture, Argentina, ca. 700 to 1000 CE. A striking and dramatic stone bowl of this rare culture hardly known to us due to its lack of monumental architecture. The bowl is carved with a minimalist stylized visage, perhaps a depiction of a trophy head or a warrior, and stands upon the figure's feet carved in high relief. Although the Aguada culture is understudied, we do know that warfare was quite prevalent, and oftentimes burials include the remains of decapitated victims. In fact, the sudden disappearance of the Aguada may have resulted from an invasion from the east. Size: 5-1/2" x 6". Provenance: Ex-Splendors of the World Gallery 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. #110342

  • Condition: Minor chipping, else excellent

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