Calima Ilama Phase Redware Figural Jar - Dwarf
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Description
Pre-Columbian, Colombia, Valle Del Cauca, Calima culture, Ilama Phase, ca. 400 BCE to 100 CE. A hand-built pottery jar bearing the stylized likeness of a crouching figure, perhaps a dwarf, on the front. The large face is dominated by jowly cheeks as well as deeply incised nasolabial and cheek striations while attenuated arms and legs are present on either side of the visage. A dwarf typically held high social standing as they were believed to be granted special powers and abilities by the gods. Size: 5.25" W x 5.125" H (13.3 cm x 13 cm)
Provenance: ex-Marc Amiguet Schmitt estate, Amiguet's Ancient Art, Evansville, Indiana, USA, acquired 2008; ex-Jack Hart collection, Houston, Texas, USA
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#174871
Provenance: ex-Marc Amiguet Schmitt estate, Amiguet's Ancient Art, Evansville, Indiana, USA, acquired 2008; ex-Jack Hart collection, Houston, Texas, USA
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.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#174871
Condition
Minor nicks and abrasions, with light earthen deposits, and scattered areas of fire-darkening, otherwise intact and very good. Great preservation to figural components on obverse.
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Calima Ilama Phase Redware Figural Jar - Dwarf
Estimate $600 - $900
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