Large seated personnage in matte orange terracotta, holding a child. Beautifully sculpted with headdress, face ornaments, necklace, wrist and ankle bands. Original blue/green paint. Excellent condition, with no repairs or restoration, mineral deposits and rich patina. Height: 9.5 in., Width: 5.5 in. Ecuador, circa 500BC-500AD. Collection history available.
Very large shaman, seated crosslegged, hands with bracelets resting on knees, wearing an elaborate headress, face adorned with multiple labrets, snood and ear adornments. Height: 16 inches. Multiple cracks restored. Bahia, Ecuador, ca. 500BC-500AD. From an old and established collection
Bichrome burnished bird whistle (working)in re and cream slip. A fine and early example. Excellent condition wwith no repairs or restoration. Height: 6.25 in. x Length: 6.25 in. Ecuador, ca. 1000BC