Description:

Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Jamacoaque culture, ca. 350 BCE to 400 CE. A powerful Jamacoaque terracotta mask, modeled with a commanding presence and finely detailed facial features. The face presents wide almond-shaped eyes beneath arched brows, a strong nose adorned with a prominent nose ornament, and a broad mouth baring teeth in an animated expression. The cheeks are set with large circular earspools, while an additional disk ornament rests at the chin, all evoking the regalia of high-ranking individuals or ritual figures. A rounded headdress, bordered with raised beading, frames the visage, lending further grandeur. Masks of this type were likely used in ceremonial or funerary contexts, representing deities, ancestors, or elite personages. The bold expression, marked by its large eyes and protruding mouth, would have projected vitality and spiritual potency during ritual performance. Size: 6" L x 6" W (15.2 cm x 15.2 cm)

Provenance: private Burbank, Illinois, USA collection via inheritance 2024, acquired between 1970s to 2000s

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#196319

  • Condition: Stable hairline fissure from bottom edge up to mouth. Light surface wear as shown, but, otherwise, intact and excellent with good remining pigments and rich earthen deposits in recessed areas.

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