Description:

Pre-Columbian, southern Mexico and northern Central America, Mayan Territories, Late Classic period, ca. 550 to 900 CE. A splendid pottery incensario in the form of a male head with a spiked beard and looped headdress. Flanked by a pair of lengthy ears with annular earspools, the stylized visage is comprised of nearly-closed, coffee bean-shaped eyes, a flattened nose with prominent ornaments, and an ovoid mouth held open as though mid-chant with a petite tongue or piercing resting on the lower lip. This chimney like incensario perhaps represents a lord or shaman in the midst of a ceremony; just imagine this haunting countenance in a dimly lit tomb with smoke rising from the mouth as the earthy scent of ceremonial aromas fills the air! A fabulous example of the ancient Maya proclivity for theatrics! Size: 11" Diameter x 10.3" H (27.9 cm x 26.2 cm)

Provenance: ex-Marc Amiguet Schmitt estate, Amiguet's Ancient Art, Evansville, Indiana, USA, acquired prior to January 1, 2010

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  • Condition: Loses to spikes on beard and rim, as well as small areas of chipping. Surface wear with softening of detail commensurate with age. Otherwise, intact with impressive presentation and rich marine and earthen deposits.

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