Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Zacatecas culture, Early Classic Period, ca. 250 to 450 CE. A superb hand-built pottery figure depicting a female figure seated on thick legs that create a stable base, her slender arms arching out to rest on her waist. The entire body is hollow, the top of her head, eyes, and mouth are open as vent holes, and the ear spools are perforated as well. The buff surface is painted with an orange-red, black, tan, and white slip with patterns of stripes and stippling throughout. The consistency of form as well as the bright, recognizable colors of the slip pigmentation, and highly-abstract presentation make Zacatecas pottery some of the most unique ceramic statues from anywhere in the world. Though specific to areas of Jalisco, Mexico, these statues are often scarce as scholars believe they were produced only for a brief period of ancient Mesoamerican history. Size: 5" L x 4" W x 10.3" H (12.7 cm x 10.2 cm x 26.2 cm)

Provenance: ex-Marc Amiguet Schmitt estate, Amiguet's Ancient Art, Evansville, Indiana, USA, acquired prior to January 1, 2010

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#173361

Repaired, hairline break lines on leg, but repairs is well done and nearly indiscernible. Some fading to pigments. Over great condition.