Description:

Nayarit. Ca. 100 B.C. - 250 A.D. Large polychrome pottery seated figure, with his circular arms resting on his raised knees. Wide rounded head with a black painted hairdo, raised headband and a ponytail decending between his shoulders. Wearing black and white painted shorts and arm bands. Head painted white with a black painted eye mask and geometric elements. A black painted "clan" mark on his left side. Repaired from approximately fifteen original pieces with restoration over the break lines. A large and impressive example. Size: 14-3/4"H. x 9-3/4"W.

Provenance: Private southwestern collection. Ex. Meza Family Collection, Whittier, CA., acquired in the 1960's.

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