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Veracruz Seated Coast Watcher Figure, Bitumen Detail

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Description

Pre-Columbian, Gulf Coast of Mexico, Veracruz (Vera Cruz), ca. 3rd to 7th century CE. A hand-built pottery 'coast watcher' figure seated with outstretched legs, hands placed atop thighs, and an intimidating facial expression made all the more impressive with applied black bitumen-based pigment known as chapapote. Size: 3.2" L x 6.3" W x 10.625" H (8.1 cm x 16 cm x 27 cm)

Provenance: private Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA collection; ex-private Fayetteville, Arkansas estate, USA, acquired 1960 to 2024

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Condition

Professional repair and restoration to each limb and areas of headdress, with resurfacing and overpainting along new material and break lines. Abrasions and fading to chapapote pigment, with chips in scattered areas, and light earthen deposits, otherwise in nice condition. Great figural form.