Delightful Mayan Copador Polychrome Monkey Bowl
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Pre-Columbian, Mayan Territories, El Salvador, Copador, ca. 550 to 900 CE. A playful Mayan Copador polychrome terracotta bowl adorned with three lively monkeys painted in red and black against a tan slip. Similar examples depict monkeys chasing a ball in the traditional Mayan ballgame. Here a spherical, ball-like form with a net motif is presented upon the bodies of each simian creature. Above is a rim band containing 6 intricately detailed Copador type deity/lord glyphs in red and deep orange against an tan slip. Monkeys have always been fascinating for their human-like behaviors and antics which seem to parody us. For this reason, in the Pre-Columbian world, monkeys were believed to serve as mediators between humankind and the supernatural realm. Size: 7.5" W x 4.25" H (19 cm x 10.8 cm)
Provenance: Ex - Frerck collection acquired in the 1980's
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#115417
Provenance: Ex - Frerck collection acquired in the 1980's
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#115417
Condition
Intact with expected minor surface wear as shown. Overall very good!
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Delightful Mayan Copador Polychrome Monkey Bowl
Estimate $500 - $700
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