Lot 36B

Pre-Columbian Terracotta Heads, Group of 5

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Pre-Columbian Terracotta Heads, Group of 5

Estimate: $500 - $750

Starting Bid: $250

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June 5, 2026 9:00 AM MDT (In Progress)
Live Auction
Louisville, CO, US


Description:

Pre-Columbian, Mesoamerica, ca. 300 BCE – 900 CE. A group of five terracotta figural heads and fragments from larger burial or ritual figures, representing several distinct regional traditions including West Mexican shaft tomb culture, Classic Veracruz, and Maya, each displaying characteristic facial modeling, and headdress elements.. 3" W x 6" H (7.6 cm W x 15.2 cm H).

Provenance: ex collection of Y. Kayvan, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired from Barakat Gallery, Los Angeles, California, USA gallery acquisition dates range from the late 1980s to 2005

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Item # 202808

  • Condition: Poor. Fragmentary pieces as shown. With chips and losses thoughtout.

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$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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