Nayarit Pottery Nude Female Figure - Rare Face
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Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Nayarit, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A fabulous terracotta figure of a nude female shown seated with legs outstretched before her and arms bent to rest her hands on her waist. Though featuring an elongated head typical of Nayarit pottery, her visage showcases uncommon characteristics such as petite, circular eyes, a flattened nose with broad nostrils, and an open, rectangular mouth. A pair of large, cupped ears flank her face, and a straight, incised coiffure crowns her head. Size: 7.3" L x 8.2" W x 13.1" H (18.5 cm x 20.8 cm x 33.3 cm)
Provenance: private Reinsmoen collection, Clear Lake, Iowa, acquired through descent from Robert Anderson, acquired prior to 2000
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#185041
Provenance: private Reinsmoen collection, Clear Lake, Iowa, acquired through descent from Robert Anderson, acquired prior to 2000
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#185041
Condition
Professionally repaired and restored; all done very well and difficult to notice. Chipping to ears and light surface wear as shown, but otherwise very nice presentation with scattered areas of mineral deposits.
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Nayarit Pottery Nude Female Figure - Rare Face
Estimate $1,000 - $1,500
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