82^C. Pre-Columbian anthropomorphic statuette, Colima culture, 100-250 AD.

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82^C. Pre-Columbian anthropomorphic statuette, Colima culture, 100-250 AD.

Starting price:

EUR 1.000

Sold

EUR 1.200

References

Richard Townsend, F.; Ancient West Mexico Art and Archaeology of the Unknown Past; Chicago; 1998; p. 63; p. 63; fig. 13

6.5 x 4.5 cm

PROVENANCE

Franklin Gallery, Los Angeles, 1978 Barbier-Mueller Collection, Geneva, Inv. n° 504-4 Sotheby's Auction, France, 22.03.2013, lot 203

Male character seated, holding his toe tips with his hands. Oval head, with the hairline suggested by a continuous line around the face. The eyes are large and round, delimited by circular incisions. The ears are large and deep. The back is arched forward.

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