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Articulated Vera Cruz Sonriente Whistling Figure
Articulated Vera Cruz Sonriente Whistling Figure
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Description
Pre-Columbian, Gulf Coast Mexico, Veracruz, ca. 600 - 900 CE. Hollow-molded buff terracotta standing male figure having separately made, articulated arms. The molded facial detail shows a small face with almond shaped eyes, small nose and realistic mouth, parted and showing teeth. Some red remains on the headdress and there is a working whistle blow hole at the very top. Size: 10-1/2"H + custom metal mount.

Provenance: Ex-Hans Juergen Westermann Collection, Germany.

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#110447
Condition
Minor repair, otherwise excellent.
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Articulated Vera Cruz Sonriente Whistling Figure

Estimate $1,200 - $1,800
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Starting Price $600
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