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Nayarit Pottery Animal Head, TL Tested

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Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Nayarit culture, ca. 300 BCE to 200 CE. A fascinating pottery head of an animal featuring stylized characteristics of raised, target motif eyes, a slender nasal bridge that extends to a tapered snout and nubbin nose with delineated nostrils, and an incised smile, all surmounted by a pair of petite ears. Beige-painted details adorn the face and neck, nicely complementing the warm red ground. Size: 3.5" L x 3.4" W x 3.4" H (8.9 cm x 8.6 cm x 8.6 cm)

This piece has been tested using thermoluminescence (TL) analysis and has been found to be ancient and of the period stated. A full printed and bound report is available to the buyer upon request.

Provenance: private Kansas City, Missouri, USA collection; ex-John Townsend collection, formed in the 1970's and earlier

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Condition

Fragment of a larger piece with expected nicks and abrasions, all commensurate with age. Otherwise, very nice with liberal remaining pigments and areas of manganese deposits. TL holes to underside of chin and interior edge of neck.

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Nayarit Pottery Animal Head, TL Tested

Name: Nayarit Pottery Animal Head, TL Tested
SKU: 145341420
Price: 600 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $600 - $900

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