Colima Shaman Figure - W/ Tl - Ex-arturo Aguinaga - Jun 27, 2020 | Saguaro Gallery In France
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Colima Shaman figure - w/ TL - Ex-Arturo Aguinaga
Colima Shaman figure - w/ TL - Ex-Arturo Aguinaga
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Description
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.

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Condition
Excellent condition.
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Colima Shaman figure - w/ TL - Ex-Arturo Aguinaga

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