Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Jamacoaque (Jama Coaque), ca. 500 CE. A hollow-built pottery shaman figure seated in a pose suggesting deep contemplation or a shamanic trance. Presenting with a forward lean, the figure rests with one arm across both knees and the other supporting one cheek. The bulbous head is topped with a form-fitting cap, and turquoise-colored bangles adorn the brow, neck, wrists, calves, and ankles. Size: 5" L x 3.375" W x 6.5" H (12.7 cm x 8.6 cm x 16.5 cm)

Provenance: private Healy collection, Studio City, California, USA, acquired September 29, 2014; ex-Arte Primitivo, New York, New York, USA; ex-Dr. John Hilsabeck estate collection, Orange County, California, USA, collected from 1955-1985; ex-President of the Board of Directors of the Bowers Museum, Santa Ana, California, USA

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#175167

Repair to right leg, with light adhesive residue along break lines. Loss to central headdress element and areas of some turquoise-hued bangles. Light abrasions, nicks, and earthen deposits. Great preservation to overall form. Previous inventory label beneath base.