Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Manteno, ca. 1000 CE. An exceptional volcanic stone sculpture of a standing male figure on an integral rectangular plinth, presenting with a sizable head, a large trapezoidal headdress, a prominent round nose, a jutting chin, and two ears decorated with ornaments. A recessed area below his nose seemingly represents a smiling mouth. Hanging from his broad square shoulders, a beaded necklace falls onto his flat chest above an erect phallus and bulging rectangular legs. Both arms, rendered with swelling biceps, are fixed to his sides, parallel to his body. A rotund posterior sticks out from his otherwise flat backside. Truly a rare and remarkable example from Manteno culture! Size: 6.25" L x 5.25" W x 12.25" H (15.9 cm x 13.3 cm x 31.1 cm)

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection, acquired in September 2019; ex-Arte Primitivo auction, New York, New York, USA; ex-John A. Moir Trust of 2013

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.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.

Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.

#159282

Expected surface wear/weathering with minor nicks/chips, and pitting. Though most pigmentation has faded or chipped, some nice remains can be found throughout. Otherwise, intact and excellent with light earthen deposits.