Lot 155B

Impressive Jalisco Bichrome Female w/ Tattooed Breasts

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Impressive Jalisco Bichrome Female w/ Tattooed Breasts

Estimate: $3,000 - $4,500

Starting Bid: $1,500

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October 2, 2025 8:00 AM MDT (In Progress)
Live Auction
Louisville, CO, US


Description:

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Jalisco, Ameca style, Protoclassic period, ca. 100 BCE to 250 CE. A mesmerizing pottery figure of a bare-chested female, shown kneeling with one arm out-stretched as though gesturing to the viewer, while the other balances a vessel atop her shoulder. Adorned with black and beige slip, her voluptuous breasts are enveloped in tattoos of hypnotic designs as black pigment additionally envelops her skirt and legs, as well as delineates her slightly open mouth and the lids and pupils of her huge, elongated eyes. A fabulous, enticing example! Size: 7.5" L x 9.1" W x 14.3" H (19 cm x 23.1 cm x 36.3 cm)

Provenance: private Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA collection; ex-private Fayetteville, Arkansas estate, USA, acquired 1960 to 2024

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  • Condition: Professionally repaired with restoration and repainting in areas; all expertly done and difficult to notice. Chipping with losses to ends of fingers on proper right hand, and light surface wear as shown. Otherwise, nice presentation with good remaining pigments and great mineral deposits to surface.

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