Colima Shaman figure - w/ TL - Ex-Arturo Aguinaga
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Colima Shaman figure
Region : Western Mexico
Period : Protoclassic, circa 100 BC-AD 250
Dimensions : 40 cm (15.75 in.)
PROVENANCE
- - Federico Benthem, Barcelona (1944-2017).
- Acquired from the above by Arturo Aguinaga in the 1980Â’s.
This tall shaman figure is well detailed, particularly in the treatment of his eyes, mouth and his projecting shell horn. Much debate has surrounded the "horned" projections on Colima figures, which are considered diagnostic of shaman.
The conch shell has been a symbol of authority and rulership in all Mesoamerica. Rather than representing a "horn," the projection can be seen as a modified shell obtained from outside the region.
With this piece a thermoluminescence dating (TL) test from Alliance-Science-Art (1992) is provided.
.We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
An HD e-catalogue is available for our collectors, don't hesitate to contact us and we will send you a copy.
Region : Western Mexico
Period : Protoclassic, circa 100 BC-AD 250
Dimensions : 40 cm (15.75 in.)
PROVENANCE
- - Federico Benthem, Barcelona (1944-2017).
- Acquired from the above by Arturo Aguinaga in the 1980Â’s.
This tall shaman figure is well detailed, particularly in the treatment of his eyes, mouth and his projecting shell horn. Much debate has surrounded the "horned" projections on Colima figures, which are considered diagnostic of shaman.
The conch shell has been a symbol of authority and rulership in all Mesoamerica. Rather than representing a "horn," the projection can be seen as a modified shell obtained from outside the region.
With this piece a thermoluminescence dating (TL) test from Alliance-Science-Art (1992) is provided.
.We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
An HD e-catalogue is available for our collectors, don't hesitate to contact us and we will send you a copy.
Condition
Excellent condition.
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Colima Shaman figure - w/ TL - Ex-Arturo Aguinaga
Estimate $4,000 - $6,000
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