Description:

**Originally Listed At $300**

Pre-Columbian, Central America, Costa Rica, Greater Nicoya region, ca. 200 to 600 CE; North Coast Peru, Moche, ca. 100 to 800 CE. A pair of Pre-Columbian pottery figurines from two distinct cultures. The larger is a highly burnished seated figure from the Greater Nicoya region, featuring a suspension hole through the neck and arms - possibly for wearing or ceremonial display. The surface is slipped in red with black linear motifs. The smaller piece is a miniature Moche pottery talisman or amulet, likely used as a protective charm, perhaps intended for burial inclusion. Size of larger figure: 1" W x 1.5" H (2.5 cm x 3.8 cm); 3" H (7.6 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-Splendors of the World, Hawaii, USA

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  • Condition: Small figure is missing the lower legs with fading to surface pigments. Large figure has chips to feet and opening of neck suspension hole, but otherwise good condition.

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Bid Increments
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$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,500
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
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