Jalisco Seated Hunchback Figure w/ Plate on Back
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Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Jalisco, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A wonderful bi-chrome terracotta vessel of a mesmerizing form comprised of a crouching figure supporting a large, shallow dish on his back. Hands on both knees, the figure lunges his head forward, his eyes bulging and mouth partially open as though wincing beneath the weight. In the Pre-Columbian world, hunchbacks' physiognomic deformities were interpreted as signs that these individuals were especially chosen by the deities and possessed supernatural abilities. Size: 5.6" L x 5.3" W x 4.9" H (14.2 cm x 13.5 cm x 12.4 cm)
Provenance: private Reinsmoen collection, Clear Lake, Iowa, USA, acquired through descent from Robert Anderson, acquired prior to 2000
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#185389
Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Jalisco, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A wonderful bi-chrome terracotta vessel of a mesmerizing form comprised of a crouching figure supporting a large, shallow dish on his back. Hands on both knees, the figure lunges his head forward, his eyes bulging and mouth partially open as though wincing beneath the weight. In the Pre-Columbian world, hunchbacks' physiognomic deformities were interpreted as signs that these individuals were especially chosen by the deities and possessed supernatural abilities. Size: 5.6" L x 5.3" W x 4.9" H (14.2 cm x 13.5 cm x 12.4 cm)
Provenance: private Reinsmoen collection, Clear Lake, Iowa, USA, 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.
#185389
Condition
Professionally repaired with restoration and repainting over break lines; all done very well and difficult to notice. Chips and abrasions to surface as shown, as well as some areas of fire-darkening. Otherwise, nice presentation with good detail.
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Jalisco Seated Hunchback Figure w/ Plate on Back
Estimate $900 - $1,350
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