Description:

Pre-Columbian, Central America, Panama, Gran Cocle culture, ca. 800-1000 CE. These stunning pieces hail from the Gran Cocle Pre-Columbian kingdom of Central America or present-day Cocle province. Both feature artistic renderings of the Conte/Macaracas style of pottery known for its innovative introduction of purple to the artist's palette whereas earlier paint styles were limited to red, black, cream, or white. The small vessel features an expertly painted shaman/warrior visage with characteristically, stylized dramatic eyes. The pedestal plate features an equally magnificent painted design program. The composition on the plate is organized into two lozenge-shaped panels, each inhabited by a boldly delineated dragon/crocodile/amphibian creature. The pedestal features abstract, geometric designs painted in purple, red, and cream. The artistry of the Cocle rivals that of the finest ancient art masters! 3-3/4"T x 4 1/4"D at widest (vessel) 3"T x 4"D at widest

Provenance: Ex-Gilbert Martin Collection, Georgia, USA

All items offered for sale are legal to buy/sell under U.S. statutes covering cultural patrimony per United States Code 2600, CHAPTER 14 -- CONVENTION ON CULTURAL PROPERTY, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art.

  • Condition: Pedestal of plate repaired from half-dozen pieces. Tip of handle chipped on vessel. Both show normal amount of surface wear.

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