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Amusing Veracruz Pottery Sonriente Head
Amusing Veracruz Pottery Sonriente Head
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Description
Pre-Columbian, Vera Cruz, Mexico, ca. 600 to 800 CE. A lovely head from a Sonriente (smiling figure) in buff clay of a large triangular form with a grand headdress adorned with a stylized geometric step-pattern motif and round ear ornaments. The happy visage boasts wonderful features including almond-shaped eyes, arched brows, smooth high cheekbones, and most characteristically, a toothy smile. Who wouldn't smile upon seeing this happy face! Custom, museum-quality stand. Size: piece itself measures 5.25" W x 5.5" H (13.3 cm x 14 cm); 7.125" H (18.1 cm) on stand

Provenance: Ex- Private Story collection, Denver, CO

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#113027
Condition
A head fragment with normal roughness at peripheries. Slits above ear probably intended for attachments.
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Amusing Veracruz Pottery Sonriente Head

Estimate $400 - $600
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Starting Price $200
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