Description:

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Jalisco, Protoclassic Period, ca. 100 BCE to 250 CE. A fabulous pottery warrior figure shown nude and seated upon a broad posterior with bent legs that flank a protruding phallus. The bulbous, orange-and-red abdomen tapers towards the stippled shoulders, with a petite olla intended for holding blood held in his left hand, and a lengthy, ball-headed club is held in his right. The broad neck supports the elongated head which displays impressed slit-form eyes beneath bulging brows, a huge aquiline nose, a petite mouth with incised teeth, tassel-adorned ears, and a smooth forehead beneath a thick headband. The intimidating warrior exhibits wonderful coloration and detailing that has become synonymous with high-quality Jalisco artistry! Size: 5.5" L x 7.3" W x 11.7" H (14 cm x 18.5 cm x 29.7 cm)

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection, acquired between 1978-1990

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  • Condition: Chipping to nose, proper left earring, and bottoms of feet. Nicks and abrasions throughout, commensurate with age. Small area of professional restoration to nose, but otherwise, excellent presentation with nice chemical deposits to surface.

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