Description:

Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Veracruz culture, ca. 6th to 8th century CE. A fascinating figure composed of expertly overlaid pieces of clay, creating a portrait of power that echoes enigmatically through the ages. The figure stands atop a chair, large hands resting against the furniture's sloping arms. A massive winged headdress extends backward from the figure's head, its sides dangling down to touch the upper arms, its wide brim decorated with perfect circles of clay pressed onto it in layers. Massive trumpet-like spool earrings emerge from the ears, a disc-like ring is through the nose, bracelets are on the arms, and a heavy belt holds up a long skirt. However, the centerpiece of the figure's decoration is more spectacular - a trophy head hangs on a wide necklace, upside down, with wide, blank eyes and an open mouth that stare directly at the viewer. Size: 5.2" W x 8.55" H (13.2 cm x 21.7 cm)

Provenance: private southern California, USA collection, acquired in the 1970s to mid-1980s

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#142949

  • Condition: Repaired from multiple pieces, with repairs generally well done and unobtrusive although they are visible. Small areas of remaining pigment. A few tiny chips, mainly on the nose ornament and headdress.

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