Mayan Pottery Head - Corn / Maize God (Hun Hunahpu)
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Pre-Columbian, Maya Territories, ca. 550 to 900 CE. A hand-built, pottery depiction of the iconographically rich Mayan Maize god, Hun Hunahpu, one the most important nature deities due to his association with corn, an important staple of the Pre-Columbian world. Shown here with a massive headdress of corn ears, large ear spools, and a human visage. Custom, museum-quality stand. Size: 2.75" W x 4.25" H (7 cm x 10.8 cm); 5.75" H (14.6 cm) on stand
Provenance: Ex - Scollard collection, LA, California
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#115955
Provenance: Ex - Scollard collection, LA, California
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.
#115955
Condition
A section from a larger figure with wear as shown, but quite a nice representation
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Mayan Pottery Head - Corn / Maize God (Hun Hunahpu)
Estimate $200 - $300
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