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Bahia Pottery Bichrome Seated Lord
Bahia Pottery Bichrome Seated Lord
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Description
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Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Bahia culture, ca. 300 to 500 CE. A large bichrome terracotta figure of a seated lord or ruler. He sits erect, with one leg crossed over the other, upon which both bent arms are gently resting. A large conical pectoral and neck strap hang towards the ground, and two cuff bracelets adorn his wrists. His head is detailed with almond-shaped eyes, a large nose with flared nostrils and a hanging spherical adornment, full lips, and spiralized ears. Upon his broad forehead rests an enormous headdress with a flared lower brim, a large upper brim, and a mound-shaped top portion with a central perforation. The surface is detailed in hues of red and pink atop a buff surface, and beckons a vibrant and regal appearance suggestive of high societal status. Size: 7.25" H (18.4 cm).

Provenance: ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, USA, acquired prior to 1970

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#126045
Condition
Age-commensurate surface wear, fading and losses to surface pigmentation, losses to headdress, shoulders, necklace, pectoral, hands, and feet, with nice earthen and mineral deposits throughout.
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Bahia Pottery Bichrome Seated Lord

Estimate $300 - $450
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Starting Price $125
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