**Originally Listed At $400**

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Chupicuaro, ca. 500 BCE to 300 CE. A delightful pair of pottery figures, both of the rare Chupicuaro plank type with flattened lower bodies and fused legs. Standing with arms spread, each presents an elongated head, huge eyes, and a beak-like nose, and are heavily adorned in layers of beaded necklaces, sizable earrings, and band-like headdresses. Their lower bodies expand to form a rectangular shape, perhaps indicating a long skirt or dress. A special example of ancient West Mexican depictions of femininity! Size (both about the same): 5.5" L x 2.9" W (14 cm x 7.4 cm)

Provenance: ex-Arte Primitivo, New York, New York, USA; ex-Albert and Monique Grant collection, collection #s 926 & 957, New York City, New York, USA, acquired 1950s to 1960s

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#175876

One has been professionally repaired with some light restoration and break line visible on verso. Other is intact. Expected surface wear to both with nicks and areas of fire-darkening, but otherwise very nice with good remaining details. Both have old collection labels on versos.