Colima Redware Parrot Effigy Vessel
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**Originally Listed At $400**
Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A bichrome vessel, representing a parrot, a bird highly revered by the ancients of the Americas, particularly favored for its colorful feathers. They avian vessel form boasts a rounded body, protruding wings and tail, and is perched on its feet. Its face, with those pierced eyes and that noble curved beak presents a surprisingly solemn demeanor. Nicely burnished, boasting highly saturated red hues. Size: 5.875" L x 4.25" H (14.9 cm x 10.8 cm)
Provenance: Ex-Harvey Collection, acquired prior to 1972
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#119746
Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A bichrome vessel, representing a parrot, a bird highly revered by the ancients of the Americas, particularly favored for its colorful feathers. They avian vessel form boasts a rounded body, protruding wings and tail, and is perched on its feet. Its face, with those pierced eyes and that noble curved beak presents a surprisingly solemn demeanor. Nicely burnished, boasting highly saturated red hues. Size: 5.875" L x 4.25" H (14.9 cm x 10.8 cm)
Provenance: Ex-Harvey Collection, acquired prior to 1972
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.
#119746
Condition
Nicks to tip of one wing and side of the other wing. Rim shows minor abrasion. Minor surface wear commensurate with age.
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Colima Redware Parrot Effigy Vessel
Estimate $650 - $975
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