Ceramic human figures are represented by the Chorrera people with rounded, full volume forms with minimum anatomical details. This figure stands tall, approx 12.5 inches! The broad head has a plain, tight fitting cap, the facial features are simply modeled however seem to be re-constructed. The pierced earlobes are very common on Ecuadoran figures and as in this example has ear spools. It is a genderless figure which is decorated with incised lines on the upper and lower section of the body (per ...click for details
Splendid Jamacoaque figural vessel from circa 200-500 A.D. A perfect and superb example of Jamacoaque Art, representing a seated Shaman. The Jamacoaque Shawman is ornately adorned with fine detailed jewelry; earrings, wrist and ankle bands. This figure appears to be smoking a pipe or perhaps a hallucinogenic substance for ritualistic purposes. Pipe and tobacco smoking date back to 500 BC in the Jama-Coaque culture in Ecuador. This shawman has much of the original blue, gold and white pigment ad ...click for details
Here you find a solid pottery examples of a pre-classic standing female, right hand held to stomach, conical headdress. Traces of red pigment decoration. Mounted on a custom stand. Intact. 5-7/8"H.
Provenance: From the collection of F.C. Lardner, 1952. Ex NYC Art Gallery 2005. Ex private Florida Collection 2006.
Fantastic Jama-Coaque from Ecuador and dates to circa 500 B.C.-500 A.D. This elaborately adorned warrior has very detailed appliqué work. It is one of the most lavishly adorned figures I have seen and therefore speaks for itself! Has only minor loss to the headdress and slight repair to the pectoral (as seen in photo). Measures 6.2 ” inches in height..
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