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Expressive / Unique Maya Late Classic Effigy Mask

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Description

Pre-Columbian, Mayan Territories, Late Classic, Ca. 600 to 900 AD. unique terracotta effigy for attachment, perhaps a lid or the headdress for alarger figure with loop hole between ears and piercings on the rim. There are pointed animal ears and the animated face has large wrinkled eyes, headdresslappets and a bib extended below chin, perhaps wearing a mask. A curious object extends from the mouth, either smoking a pipe or ingesting a substance.Remains of original yellow and red color. Size: 5" W x 7.5" H (12.7 cm x 19 cm); 8.375" H (21.3 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-Harry Wallace collection, New York, New York, USA, acquired from Ken Bower, Lands Beyond Gallery, NYC

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Condition

Minor high point wear with some surface deposits, hairline crack along bottom edge. Manganese blooms make this a "poster-child" of what to look for in authentic pottery!