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Veracruz Molded Figure, Nopiloa : Sotheby's

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Veracruz Molded Figure, Nopiloa : Sotheby's

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Nopiloa, Late Classic, A.D. 550-950, standing with arms outspread and thumbs flexed inward supporting the tasseled border of the costume, the flattened expanse richly decorated overall in stepped and scroll patterns, wearing ear plugs and broad layered headdress, and with extensive remains of white pigment. Cf. 50 Figures from a site in Veracruz, Edward H. Merrin Gallery, New York, March 2021, 1970, fig. 21. Provenance: Sotheby's 11/18/91 auction, lot # 169, retains original lot sticker. From the living estate of Professor Williamson, Lehigh University.

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Veracruz Molded Figure, Nopiloa : Sotheby's

Name: Veracruz Molded Figure, Nopiloa : Sotheby's
SKU: 43621803
Price: 1900 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $4,000 - $8,000

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