Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. An adorable pottery incensario lid in the form of an abstract zoomorph resembling an armadillo. Standing atop a quartet of nubbin legs, the animal presents a perky tail, a raised head, and a rounded back surmounted by a tubular handle in the form of a more petite zoomorph with large ears and a projecting snout. Liberal remains of horizontal linear, zigzag, and spiral striations in black and white pigments adorn the back, which is flanked by a serrated fringe panel lining the lateral portions of the abdomen. Size: 7.8" L x 6.9" W x 5.8" H (19.8 cm x 17.5 cm x 14.7 cm)

Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010

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#172918

Professionally repaired with some areas of restoration. Loss of 1 toe on proper right front foot. A few small nicks and abrasions in areas, as well as minor chips to a few spikes on fringed panel. Otherwise, excellent with liberal remains of pigments and light earthen deposits.