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Delightful Mayan Copador Polychrome Monkey Bowl
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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Condition
Intact with expected minor surface wear as shown. Overall very good!
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Delightful Mayan Copador Polychrome Monkey Bowl

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