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Michoacan Pottery Spoon, Canines and Serpent

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Michoacan Pottery Spoon, Canines and Serpent

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**First Time At Auction**

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Michoacan, Protoclassic Period, ca. 500 to 100 BCE. A fascinating pottery spoon rich with pre-Columbian zoomorphic iconography with the heads of 2 canines protruding from the top of the handle and the sinuous body of a serpent leading to the shallow bowl. The snake's head rests atop one of the dog heads, while all is adorned in vibrant orange and beige slip, highlighting the form of the implement as well as the features of the animals. Size: 1.5" W x 5.4" H (3.8 cm x 13.7 cm)

Provenance: private Pennsylvania, USA collection, acquired before 2004

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Condition

Professionally repaired with some restoration and break lines visible in areas. Light surface wear with nicks and pitting as shown, but otherwise excellent with nice manganese deposits and great remaining pigments.

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Michoacan Pottery Spoon, Canines and Serpent

Name: Michoacan Pottery Spoon, Canines and Serpent
SKU: 152834364
Price: 250 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $750

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