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Pre-Columbian Polychrome Olla, ex-Arte Primitivo

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Pre-Columbian Polychrome Olla, ex-Arte Primitivo

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Description

Pre-Columbian, West Coast Mexico, ca. 200 BCE to 200 CE. A stunning hand-built and hand-painted polychrome terracotta olla created by the indigenous of West Coast Mexico. The decorative program for the most part consists of abstract stylized geometric motifs painted in black and white on the orange terracotta ground; however, there are also two panels painted with red textile or basket-weave inspired designs and two panels painted with what appear to be crustaceans in black on the orange ground. A beautiful piece! Size: 3-3/4"H x 4-1/2" in diameter at widest.

Provenance: Ex-private Pearson collection, Denver, CO; acquired at auction.

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Condition

Intact and near choice with a couple of tiny chips at rim

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Pre-Columbian Polychrome Olla, ex-Arte Primitivo

Name: Pre-Columbian Polychrome Olla, ex-Arte Primitivo
SKU: 40539309
Price: 200 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $400

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