Pre-Columbian, Veracruz, Mexico, ca. 450 to 650 CE. This is a hollow head from a large Veracruz pottery figure; the head has narrow eyes, delicate eyebrows and nose, and an open mouth with the tongue sticking out; they wear enormous ear spools and some kind of headdress. The large scale, hand-modeled figures from Veracruz are known as Remojadas, from the region in Mexico that they originate from; intact, they range from 1' to 2' in height. They are usually portrayed with their arms up, and are made in parts, with the head added to the body using further clay that is smoothed over the neck line. They are given flattened layers of clay to make their clothing; they also were often given gold or other precious objects as jewelry, though pieces with that detail remaining are rare. This particular head looks like it is meant to be dead, perhaps a fallen warrior whose body has been taken in tribute. Size: 5.8" W x 7" H (14.7 cm x 17.8 cm)

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

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Broken and repaired in multiple places, but the repairs are well done and the piece stands on its own.