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Veracruz Terracotta Head of a Warrior

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Description

Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Vera Cruz, ca. 600 to 900 CE. This skillfully handbuilt, hollow terracotta head was originally part of a larger figure depicting a proud male warrior with a naturalistic visage covered in black bitumen. The sculptor of this piece created a particularly dramatic presence; notice how his eyes leer toward his right. Quite a watchful expression! The artist painted the warrior's face in jet-black bitumen perhaps to indicate ritualistic face paint, perhaps to indicate the color of his complexion. Our warrior also wears the customary banded helmet and chin strap. A wondrous example from the ancients of Vera Cruz. Custom stand. Size: 4.75" W x 5.5" H (12.1 cm x 14 cm); 6.75" H (17.1 cm) on stand

Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Nick Poolos, Chicago, IL, acquired before 1975

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Condition

A large section with chips to helmet as shown and normal surface wear. Nice manganese deposits. Generally an excellent example.

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Veracruz Terracotta Head of a Warrior

Name: Veracruz Terracotta Head of a Warrior
SKU: 44764874
Price: 400 USD
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