Description:

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, ca. 300 BCE t to 600 CE. A group of three Pre-Columbian terracotta figures from West Mexico, dating to the Late Formative to Classic Periods. The largest is a classic Colima flat figure, commonly placed in shaft tombs as a companion or symbolic attendant. The standing figure with a reddish hue is a Jalisco woman with white pigments. The seated figure with elongated head, angular limbs, and crossed arms is attributable to the Jalisco culture, which often portrayed individuals in reflective postures within their funerary ceramics. Size of largest: 9.5" L x 4" W (24.1 cm x 10.2 cm)

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection, acquired between 1978-1990

All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.

A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.

SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.)

PAYMENT EXCEPTION: Unless a known customer of Artemis, payment for all gold / precious metal / gem lots must be made via Bank Wire Transfer or Certified Bank Check/Money Order, no exceptions.

#194576

  • Condition: Seated figure is repaired with head, right arm, and right leg reattached. Colima figure is repaired from many pieces with visible breaklines throughout and gaps between pieces. Jalisco figure is intac tnad very good.

Accepted Forms of Payment:

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Shipping

Auction House will ship, at Buyer's expense

July 25, 2025 8:00 AM MDT
Louisville, CO, US

Artemis Fine Arts

You agree to pay a buyer's premium of 25% and any applicable taxes and shipping.

View full terms and conditions

Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$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
$200,000 + $20,000