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| Auction Closes At: |
10:16:00 09/23/2024 |
| Time Remaining: |
Closed |
| Lot# & Name: |
009. Xochipala Standing Figure |
| Estimate: |
$2,500-$3,500 |
| Current High Bid: |
$1,250.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$1,250.00 |
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| Category: |
Pre-Columbian Art
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| Sub Category: |
Mexico - Olmec and Pre-Classic Cultures
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| Culture or Country: |
Guerrero region.
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| Period: |
Ca. 1500 - 1200 B.C.
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| Size: |
7-3/4”H. x 2-1/4”W. |
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| Description: |
Fine orangeware solid pottery standing figure, depicted with very expressive facial features, wide narrow eyes, angular nose, and toothy mouth with parted lips. Wearing small ear ornaments and having a central striated hair tuft highlighted with red pigment. Swollen stomach and full rounded hips. Overall scattered traces of white surface pigment, and fingers highlight with red pigment. Scattered strong mineral deposits on the surface. Head cleanly reattached, otherwise intact. A high quality example. Custom metal base. |
| Provenance: |
Private Southwestern collection, acquired from Splendors of the World Gallery, LA., CA., about 25 years ago. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$51.00 |
| International: |
$101.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
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Xochipala Standing Figure
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