Description:

Pre-Columbian, Colombia, Middle Cauca region, Quimbaya culture, Middle Cauca complex, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. An abstract anthropomorphic figure with a wide, trapezoid-shaped head presenting a coiffure incised at the ends, and a large, square torso. With looped arms and a hands-on-hips posture, the figure stands independently on short legs with paddle-like feet, flat soles, and incised toes. The gender is unspecified, with no suggestion of either male or female genitalia. Facial details are classically Quimbaya: eyes and mouth as narrow slits and a large nose. What impresses me most about this piece are the liberal remains of black-on-red striated patterns adorning the legs, back, and neck; additional black pigment on the coiffure, face, and arms. Providing further decoration, the pierced ears and nose were most likely once adorned with rings. A wonderful example! Size: 5.125" W x 6.625" H (13 cm x 16.8 cm)

Provenance: private R.D. collection, Long Beach, California, USA collection, acquired over 25 years from various major galleries; ex-David Stuart Gallery, Los Angeles, California, USA

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#124291

  • Condition: Expected surface wear commensurate with age. Old inventory number in black under one foot. Piece produces a rattle sound. Overall quite nice!

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