**Originally Listed At $400**

Pre-Columbian, Gulf Coast Mexico, Veracruz (Vera Cruz) culture, Nopiloa style, Late Classic Period, ca. 550 to 900 CE. A fascinating pottery rattle, mold made in the form of a woman, clothed and adorned in a necklace, earspools, and headdress; she stands with a cape or shawl over her right shoulder covering that arm. A firing vent hole is drilled into the base, and the piece was restored to include the rattle balls made from pottery of pebbles, which emit sound. Nopiloa art exists as a blend or cross between regular Vera Cruz and Mayan figures. Typically, they are mold made figures that have the look of Botero versions of Jaina figures. Relative to Jaina figures, those of Nopiloa are somewhat larger and have softer details. They are extremely thin walled for their size, so their lightness is often surprising. Unlike the vivid El Faisan figures, they seldom have color other than occasional white or blue accents. Size: 4" L x 1.5" W x 7" H (10.2 cm x 3.8 cm x 17.8 cm)

Provenance: private Los Angeles, California, USA collection, acquired before 2000

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#179434

Repaired from four large pieces with visible breaks and adhesive residue on the surface. Contains balls and emits sound!