Pre-Columbian Nayarit Ixtlan Del Rio Seated Female
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Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Nayarit, Ixtlan Del Rio type, Protoclassic Period, ca. 100 BCE to 250 CE. A hand-built pottery female figure in a seated pose while holding a petite olla in one arm. Covering the entire figure is a gorgeous polychrome motif of geometric, linear, stepped, and abstract motifs, her face exhibiting some of the most elaborate decorations we have seen! Everything from her base to her back and headband is enveloped with the dazzling artistry! Size: 7.3" W x 9.625" H (18.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
Provenance: ex-Marc Amiguet Schmitt estate, Amiguet's Ancient Art, Evansville, Indiana, USA, acquired prior to January 1, 2010
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#174945
Artemis Gallery is donating 100% of the Buyer's Premium from all lots sold in this auction to COMMUNITY FOOD SHARE. Each $1.00 donated = 3 meals!
Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Nayarit, Ixtlan Del Rio type, Protoclassic Period, ca. 100 BCE to 250 CE. A hand-built pottery female figure in a seated pose while holding a petite olla in one arm. Covering the entire figure is a gorgeous polychrome motif of geometric, linear, stepped, and abstract motifs, her face exhibiting some of the most elaborate decorations we have seen! Everything from her base to her back and headband is enveloped with the dazzling artistry! Size: 7.3" W x 9.625" H (18.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
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.
#174945
Condition
Minor nicks, abrasions, spalls, and fading to pigment, with light earthen deposits, otherwise intact and excellent. Beautiful decorative motifs throughout!
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Pre-Columbian Nayarit Ixtlan Del Rio Seated Female
Estimate $1,800 - $2,500
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