Jalisco Armadillo Incensario
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Pre AD 1000 item# 1201807 (stock# JA246)
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A spectacular Jalisco zoomorphic vessel from West Mexico, ca. 200 BC - 350 AD. It is 7-1/2" high, 7-3/4" long and the bowl is 8" in diameter and is most likely intended to depict an armadillo carrying a large bowl on its back. Its nicely detailed head has a playfully expressive face, with protruding tongue. These vessels were important objects in the burial rituals of the elite. They were placed at the entrances of tombs and filled with burning incense, just prior to the tomb b ...click for details
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Moche Deity Effigy
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Pre AD 1000 item# 1201806 (stock# MO1624)
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A rare Moche IV deity effigy from Peru, ca. 450 – 550 AD. This fine sculpture is 9-1/2” high and depicts Ai Apaec with the face of an owl. He is portrayed seated with hands resting on the knees and is wearing a layered mantle. In excellent condition, with good kaolin slip and mineral deposits. Cf. Larco-Hoyle “Los Mochicas II”, page 347, for similar from the Herrera Museum.
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Nayarit Seated Male
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Pre AD 1000 item# 1199975 (stock# NY110)
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A wonderful Nayarit figure from West Mexico, ca. 200 BC – 300 AD. This superb San Sebastian style male is 11-1/2” high and is posed seated on a two-legged stool. He is depicted with one hand held to his mouth in an apparent eating gesture. His coif is delicately incised and flows down the center of his back. He is adorned with the characteristic multiple ear ornaments and retains resist décor and painted clothing on his body. Intact, with good mineral deposits.
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Maya Old Gods Vessel
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Pre AD 1000 item# 1198513 (stock# MA1578)
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A marvelous Maya ceremonial vessel from the Tiquisate region of Guatemala, ca. 400 – 700 AD. This double-chambered example is 5-1/4” high, 8-1/2” wide and features a beautifully detailed depiction of one of the Old Gods. The cream slip shows extensive remains on negative resist décor and is covered with strong mineral deposits. Intact, with strong mineral deposits.
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Nayarit Elderly Female
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Pre AD 1000 item# 1197331 (stock# NY159)
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An excellent Nayarit figure from West Mexico, ca. 200 BC – 300 AD. This superb Ixtlan del Rio example depicts an elderly female carrying a large jar or basket on one shoulder. She is hunched over, as if struggling with the weight of load or by age and infirmity. The finely detailed facial features show the disfigured cheeks resulting from a mourning ritual. She is wearing a long, striped skirt and is adorned with large ear ornament, a nose ring and simple headband, as well as extensive ritua ...click for details
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Moche Deity Head
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Pre AD 1000 item# 1196634 (stock# MO1609)
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A rare Moche deity head vessel from Peru, ca. 400 – 700 AD. This superbly detailed example is 5-1/4” high, 6-1/2” wide and portrays an owl deity. The curved beak is surrounded by piercing eyes and reptilian heads are used as ear ornaments. Minor restoration of rim chips, else in excellent condition, with strong mineral deposits. Cf. Larco Hoyle “Los Mochicas II”, page 344 for similar from the Herrera Museum.
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Colima Duck Effigy
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Pre AD 1000 item# 1195904 (stock# CO459)
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An adorable Colima avian vessel from West Mexico, ca. 250 BC – 300 AD. This wonderful Comala style effigy vessel is 6-1/2” high, 7” wide and depicts a pair of conjoined ducks. They are nicely detailed, with wings on the sides and two-tone red slip. An excellent example of the type, highly burnished, with nice mineral deposits evident. See Townsend “Ancient West Mexico”, page 209, for similar.
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Colima Gourd Vessel
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Pre AD 1000 item# 1195895 (stock# XCO107)
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A beautiful Colima gadrooned squash vessel from West Mexico, ca. 300 BC – 300 AD. This lovely Comala type is 14” in diameter, 9” high and is supported on a trio of parrot legs. The rich red slip is highly burnished and shows good mineral deposits. A great example with just minor restoration. See “Townsend “Ancient West Mexico”, page 213, for similar example.
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Chimu Toyo Effigy
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Pre 1492 item# 1194468 (stock# CH800)
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An excellent Chimu Toyo effigy vessel from Peru, ca. 1100 – 1450 AD. This choice grayware example is 7-1/4” high, 7-1/2” long and depicts a type of guitarfish indigenous to the waters off Peru. It is nicely detailed, with the mouth and gills molded on the underside. In excellent condition, with strong mineral deposits. See Kauffman-Doig “Ancestors of the Inca”, page 43, from Lima’s National Museum.
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