Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Nayarit, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A very fine bichrome pottery male warrior figure sitting on a two-legged stool and wielding a club with both hands. He wears a horned helmet, shell earrings, a double-strand "beaded" necklace, and protective barrel armor that is decorated with a striped pattern, all painted in a rich palette or red and white hues. The warrior possesses a characteristically long and fleshy-cheeked face with a large pointy nose, incised lozenge shaped eyes, and a half-open mouth of a similar form, all classic traits of the Nayarit style, as are the short arms. Elite individuals of the Nayarit culture were buried in shaft tombs consisting of a large chamber at the bottom of a deep pit. These shaft tombs were typically furnished with precious grave goods including ceramic vessels and sculptures like this statue of warrior, with the intention of protecting the deceased. A fabulous example in wonderful condition, replete with an impressive form, extensive applied and incised details, fine painting technique, and a meaningful purpose. Size: 4.375" L x 5.25" W x 11.5" H (11.1 cm x 13.3 cm x 29.2 cm)

Provenance: Ex-private Denver, CO collection acquired at Arte Primitivo Gallery, NYC

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Near choice if not choice! Vivid painting and nice manganese deposits as well.