Description:

Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Olmec to Proto-Maya culture, ca. 350 BCE to 350 CE. A fine pottery female figure presenting distinctive proto-Maya and Olmecoid characteristics of ovoid eyes with drilled pupils, a sizable, round head, a partially open mouth, and flared nostrils. Sitting with legs crossed and hands on hips, the ancient woman wears only a coiled ribbon that wraps around her head, encircling a bow-shaped top-bun, and sitting just above 2 huge ears with perforations for hanging adornments. Her pendulous breasts hang above her distended abdomen, suggesting she may be pregnant and serve as a fertility figure. Size: 6.1" W x 8.4" H (15.5 cm x 21.3 cm)

This piece has been tested using thermoluminescence (TL) analysis and has been found to be ancient and of the period stated. A full printed and bound report is available to the buyer upon request.

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

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#174452

  • Condition: Professionally repaired with restoration in areas. Light surface wear as shown. Otherwise, excellent presentation with nice earthen deposits throughout. TL holes under left leg and on back of head.

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