Rare / Large Maya Tiquisate Mother & Child, ex-Schmitt
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Pre-Columbia, Maya Territories, Guatemala, Pacific coast, Escuintla, Tiquisate region, ca. 550 to 900 CE. An endearing terracotta portrait of a seated woman holding a sleeping child in her lap. Though bare-chested, the ancient female is otherwise elaborately adorned with huge, square earspools, a bulbous headdress with a ribbon-like adornment, and a beaded necklace that matches that of her child. A series of circles, perhaps intended as ceremonial scarification, adorn her shoulder. This figure may represent the moon goddess, who was also worshipped by the Maya as a patroness of fertility and childbirth. A unique example of Tiquisate artistry and the timeless importance of motherhood! Size: 10.9" W x 15.3" H (27.7 cm x 38.9 cm)
Provenance: ex-Marc Amiguet Schmitt estate, Amiguet's Ancient Art, Evansville, Indiana, USA, acquired prior to January 1, 2010
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#174421
Provenance: ex-Marc Amiguet Schmitt estate, Amiguet's Ancient Art, Evansville, Indiana, USA, acquired prior to January 1, 2010
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.
#174421
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Professionally repaired and with a large section of restoration to back of head, right arm, base and upper headdress, with light surface wear commensurate with age. Light surface wear as shown.
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Rare / Large Maya Tiquisate Mother & Child, ex-Schmitt
Estimate $1,200 - $2,000
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