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Veracruz Polychrome Effigy Bust w/ Bitumen

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Veracruz Polychrome Effigy Bust w/ Bitumen

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Pre-Columbian, Gulf Coast Mexico, Veracruz (Vera Cruz) culture, ca. 600 to 900 CE. An evocative pottery bust of a figure in a deep, trance-like state with eyes closed and mouth agape as though releasing a melodic chant. Spiked plumage rises from the headdress, blackened by bitumen pigment, which also delineates the elongated eyes and dashes of body paint on the chest. Pale orange pigment further adorns the face and chest, while protruding plumage embellishes the neck. The figure's elaborate dress indicates he is likely a chieftain or shaman partaking in a religious ritual. Size: 5.2" W x 7.9" H (13.2 cm x 20.1 cm); 9.8" H (24.9 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-Stanley and Susan Reifer collection, Sag Harbor, New York, USA, acquired in the 1990s

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Condition

Missing arms and lower body with losses to hair and necklace. Professionally repaired at neck with some light restoration over break lines. Nice remains of pigment and detail.

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Veracruz Polychrome Effigy Bust w/ Bitumen

Name: Veracruz Polychrome Effigy Bust w/ Bitumen
SKU: 145341424
Price: 350 USD
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