Published Viru Gallinazo Effigy Vessel, ex-Sotheby's
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Northern Peru, ca 300 to 100 BCE. Terracotta effigy vessel, of globular form in the shape of a man's face, bird resting upon his forehead; with tubular spout to the back of his head and flat bridge connecting spout to bird. 7"H x 5-1/2"W at widest.
Provenance: Ex-private Australia/NYC Collection, originally acquired at Sothebys (sale 6846), NYC in May 1996. According to the
catalogue...Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Alperton. Exhibited Ancient Art of the Americas, Brooklyn Museum 11/30/59-1/30/60; and exhibited at Art and Life in Old Peru, American Museum of Natural History, NYC
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Provenance: Ex-private Australia/NYC Collection, originally acquired at Sothebys (sale 6846), NYC in May 1996. According to the
catalogue...Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Alperton. Exhibited Ancient Art of the Americas, Brooklyn Museum 11/30/59-1/30/60; and exhibited at Art and Life in Old Peru, American Museum of Natural History, NYC
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Intact and excellent.
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Published Viru Gallinazo Effigy Vessel, ex-Sotheby's
Estimate $400 - $700
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