Veracruz Pottery Figure - Warrior
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Pre-Columbian, Gulf Coast Mexico, Veracruz (Vera Cruz), ca. 3rd to 7th century CE. A hollow warrior figure made from buff clay with almond-shaped eyes, a toothy mouth, full lips, and a triangular nose, all beneath a striped headdress with a thick chin strap. He boasts several discoid plates on his shoulders, each with an incised cross pattern, with a twisted neck band that may have held an elaborate cloak. Colored with bituminous pigment, this is a fine example from ancient Mexico! Size: 6.125" W x 8" H (15.6 cm x 20.3 cm).
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-collection of Dr. Saul Tuttman & Dr. Gregory Siskind, New York, New York, USA
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#134924
Pre-Columbian, Gulf Coast Mexico, Veracruz (Vera Cruz), ca. 3rd to 7th century CE. A hollow warrior figure made from buff clay with almond-shaped eyes, a toothy mouth, full lips, and a triangular nose, all beneath a striped headdress with a thick chin strap. He boasts several discoid plates on his shoulders, each with an incised cross pattern, with a twisted neck band that may have held an elaborate cloak. Colored with bituminous pigment, this is a fine example from ancient Mexico! Size: 6.125" W x 8" H (15.6 cm x 20.3 cm).
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-collection of Dr. Saul Tuttman & Dr. Gregory Siskind, New York, New York, USA
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.
#134924
Condition
Age-commensurate surface wear, losses to both arms, part of helmet, and lower half of body, and fading to some finer details and areas of pigment. Nice earthen deposits throughout.
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Veracruz Pottery Figure - Warrior
Estimate $200 - $300
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