Lot 51
Nayarit Pottery Seated Warrior with Shield
Nayarit Pottery Seated Warrior with Shield
Current Bid: $225
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Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Nayarit culture, ca. 200 BCE to 300 CE. A dynamic Nayarit pottery figure depicting a seated warrior poised for confrontation. The figure sits with knees raised before the body, holding a rounded shield in one hand while the other arm lifts as though preparing to throw or strike with a weapon. His head turns sharply to the side, creating a vivid sense of alert movement, as if he has just noticed an approaching adversary. The warrior wears a protective helmet with a projecting crest, while the open mouth and swelling cheeks suggest ritual bloodletting - a practice associated with sacrifice, warfare, and spiritual devotion in many Mesoamerican cultures. The expressive face and tense posture convey heightened awareness and readiness. Size: 3.6" L x 2.3" W x 4.9" H (9.1 cm x 5.8 cm x 12.4 cm)
Figures of warriors appear frequently in Nayarit shaft tomb ceramics, where they may represent elite fighters, guardians of the deceased, or participants in ritual performances tied to warfare and sacrifice. The sculptural modeling and dramatic pose capture the moment of anticipation before battle, transforming the vessel into a vivid narrative scene.
Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection
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Item #
201581
- Condition: Proper right arm reattached with chipping along visible break line. Light weathering to surface as shown. Otherwise, nice presentation with scattered manganese deposits.
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