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Colima Pottery Female Flat Figure
Colima Pottery Female Flat Figure
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Description
Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A charming, hand-built pottery sculpture of a female shown standing atop thick, straight legs with hoof-like feet as she holds both attenuated arms atop her drooping belly. Adorned with armbands, a collar necklace, annular earspools, and an elaborate headdress, the ancient female gazes forward presenting coffee bean-shaped eyes, a huge nose, and slightly parted, full lips. Liberal remains of orange pigment further embellish this ancient Colima sculpture. Size: 3.7" W x 6.3" H (9.4 cm x 16 cm)

Provenance: private Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA collection; ex-Dr. David Harner collection, Springdale, Arkansas, USA, acquired between the 1950s and 1960s

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#162554
Condition
Repair and restoration to tip of nose. Expected nicks and abrasions throughout, commensurate with age. Otherwise, excellent with liberal remains of pigment and light earthen deposits throughout.
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Colima Pottery Female Flat Figure

Estimate $400 - $600
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Starting Price $200
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