Jamacoaque Terracotta Maskette

**Originally Listed At $250** Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Jamacoaque (Jama Coaque) culture, ca. 500 CE. A pottery maskette with what appears to the modern eye to be a leering grin but was actually a commo

Pre-Columbian, Northern Ecuador, Jama Coaque, ca. 300 to 500 CE. A mold-made terracotta maskette depicting a simian/monkey-like visage with an expressive countenance. The mask has open eyes set within

Comprising a polychrome decorated standing figure with articulated earrings, a polychrome jaguar mask, and a small figure. 7" to 13".

Ecuador, Jamacoaque, ca. 500 BCE - 1531 CE. This is a realistic human mask with holes for threading it with string and openings at the eyes and mouth. Interestingly, the marks on the mask's face may b

India, Gupta period, ca. 5th century CE, Greek, ca. 400 BCE, and Roman, ca. 200 CE. This is a trio of terracotta maskettes, each with distinctive facial style that makes for a complementary collection

A rare jamacoaque terracotta stamp with handle. 3-1/4" L x 2-5/8" W x 2" H. Ex. Private collection, Mass. NOTE: This lot has a reserve. Reserve must be met to win the lot.

Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, ca. 500 BCE to 500 CE. Bright and decorative polychrome pottery mask highlighted in yellow and black; with perforated slip eyes, three-piece nose ring and deep creases under ey

A Jama-Coaque terracotta Jaguar figure, Ecuador, ca. 500 B.C. - 500 A.D. A terracotta Jaguar figure fragment. Large eyes, whisker holes, fanged mouth. Mineral deposits throughout. Display stand is inc

A Jama-Coaque terracotta figure, Ecuador, ca. 500 B.C. - 500 A.D. A terracotta figure fragment, figure with helmet headdress, necklace and hands at chest. Suspension holes and sides, vent hold at rear

Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Jamacoaque, ca. 500 BCE to 500 CE. A terracotta head of a near spherical shape with nicely delineated almond shaped eyes outlined with applied filets, a protuding nose adorned

Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Jamacoaque, ca. 500 CE. A touching, hand-built terracotta maternal scene featuring a woman holding a baby in her arms across her lap, while another child in a carrier clings to

Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, ca. 2nd millennium BCE. A pottery maskette depicting the grotesque features of the god of Pazuzu (Fazuzu or Pazuza) from Assyrian and Babylonian mythology. Enormous eye

Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Jamacoaque (Jama Coaque) culture, ca. 500 CE. A mold-made hollow terracotta standing figure of a warrior with an amazing headdress containing a small head - possibly a child's

Pre Columbian cylinder seal, swirled Jama-Coaque, Ecuador, 300 BC - AD 400. Size 2 3/4 inches length x 1 1/4 inch diameter. Large solid terracotta cylinder seal with ornate design. Provenance: Private

Tall terracotta figure of a female with hands at side, open palms. The figure is wearing an elaborate headdress and ornate necklace. Banding at arms. Dimensions: 11-1/4†H; Weight: 2 lb. 12 o

A terracotta Jama Coaque figure of a sitting woman with crossed legs, remains of polychrome pigment. 6-3/4" H. Provenance: Ex collection, New York, NY

Pre Columbian cylinder seal, Jama-Coaque, Ecuador, 300 BC - AD 400. Size 2 3/8 inches length x 1 3/8 inch diameter. Large Hollow terracotta cylinder seal with ornate design. Provenance: Private Washin

Pre Columbian cylinder seal, Jama-Coaque, Ecuador, 300 BC - AD 400. Size 2 5/8 inches length x 1 1/4 inch diameter. Large Hollow terracotta cylinder seal with ornate design. Provenance: Private Washin

**First Time At Auction** Ancient Greece, ca. 5th to 4th century BCE. A mold-made earthenware maskette depicting the head of a Gorgon - a frightening beast-like female creature seen as early as the da

**First Time At Auction** Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Jama Coaque (Jamacoaque) culture, ca. 500 CE. So cute! A wonderfully preserved terracotta zoomorphic figure with a warm orange-yellow coloration. It s

Ancient Greece, ca. 5th to 4th century BCE. A mold-made earthenware maskette depicting the head of a Gorgon - a frightening beast-like female creature seen as early as the days of Homer that continued

**First Time At Auction** Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Jamacoaque (Jama Coaque) culture, ca. 500 CE. A mold made terracotta figure of a standing lord with incredible details and nice remaining pigment. The

Pre Columbian cylinder seal, Jama-Coaque, Ecuador, 300 BC - AD 400. Size 2 1/2 inches length x 1 1/4 inch diameter. Large Hollow terracotta cylinder seal with ornate design. Provenance: Private Washin

molded terracotta; Condition: with small hole to back neck; 6 1/4 inches high