Unusual Mayan Pottery Bowl w/ Pair of Monkeys
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Donated By: Donick Cary, Emmy-Award winning writer/producer (Letterman /Simpsons / Parks and Recreation /Silicon Valley)
Pre-Columbian, Mayan Territories, Guatemala, Maya, ca. 550 to 900 CE. An earth-tone terracotta vessel, in hues of beige and orange, with a flat base, smooth and rounded sides, a thin lip with a band of red paint added along the interior rim, and a deep bowl cavity. Two playful monkeys adorn both sides, in brown and crimson pigment, and sport large curled tails, wide legs, large outstretched arms, and petite hairy heads. Monkey symbolism abounded in ancient Mesoamerica, and there is reason to believe from Mayan creation myths that they saw monkeys in an evolutionary sense as part of the human family tree - but "failed" as humans. The Mayan people links such simians with writing, artists, and sexuality. Size: 5.25" W x 2.875" H (13.3 cm x 7.3 cm)
Provenance: private D. C. collection, California, USA; D. C. is an Emmy Award winning Hollywood writer and Executive Producer, collected before 2000
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#126488
Pre-Columbian, Mayan Territories, Guatemala, Maya, ca. 550 to 900 CE. An earth-tone terracotta vessel, in hues of beige and orange, with a flat base, smooth and rounded sides, a thin lip with a band of red paint added along the interior rim, and a deep bowl cavity. Two playful monkeys adorn both sides, in brown and crimson pigment, and sport large curled tails, wide legs, large outstretched arms, and petite hairy heads. Monkey symbolism abounded in ancient Mesoamerica, and there is reason to believe from Mayan creation myths that they saw monkeys in an evolutionary sense as part of the human family tree - but "failed" as humans. The Mayan people links such simians with writing, artists, and sexuality. Size: 5.25" W x 2.875" H (13.3 cm x 7.3 cm)
Provenance: private D. C. collection, California, USA; D. C. is an Emmy Award winning Hollywood writer and Executive Producer, collected before 2000
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 to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#126488
Condition
Age-commensurate surface wear, minor losses to rim and pigment inside bowl cavity, and expected roughness and pitting to exterior. Lovely mineral deposits and vibrant pigment on monkey figures.
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Making music happen since 2009…
Today, Musack's mission is to give kids and teens a voice through music by providing guitars, drums, and support for music teachers - wherever the need arises.
But back in 2009, Emmy-Award winning writer/producer Donick Cary (Letterman /Simpsons / Parks and Recreation /Silicon Valley) began Musack with a simple vision - raise money to fund musical programs for his hometown high school on Nantucket Island. After a rash of teen suicides on the island, Donick thought about how he and his friends got through their teen years. Music.
Musack continues to make music happen around the world with support from people like you. All lots offered for sale in today’s fundraising auction have been donated by celebrities, non-celebrities, and local businesses. Help us help our kids - bid high, bid often!
Donick Cary
President, Musack.org
Don’t miss our 2017 Musack Rock n’ Roll Carnival!
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Making music happen since 2009…
Today, Musack's mission is to give kids and teens a voice through music by providing guitars, drums, and support for music teachers - wherever the need arises.
But back in 2009, Emmy-Award winning writer/producer Donick Cary (Letterman /Simpsons / Parks and Recreation /Silicon Valley) began Musack with a simple vision - raise money to fund musical programs for his hometown high school on Nantucket Island. After a rash of teen suicides on the island, Donick thought about how he and his friends got through their teen years. Music.
Musack continues to make music happen around the world with support from people like you. All lots offered for sale in today’s fundraising auction have been donated by celebrities, non-celebrities, and local businesses. Help us help our kids - bid high, bid often!
Donick Cary
President, Musack.org
Don’t miss our 2017 Musack Rock n’ Roll Carnival!
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Unusual Mayan Pottery Bowl w/ Pair of Monkeys
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