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Hollow-formed terracotta dignitary figure with raised detail including an elaborate headdress and annular earrings, beaded collar and mantle with hands protruding beneath; reverse with vertical banding; supplied with a custom-made stand. 304 grams total, 15.8 cm including stand



Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Suffolk, UK, gentleman.

A range of small figures has been discovered across the Maya area, indicating personal use within domestic households. Figures represent dignitaries, ceremonial performers and deities.

Comprising a broad bowl with footring and two flasks, one with painted decoration and the other with a strap handle. 968 grams total, 8.5 - 15 cm



Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent.

Ellipsoid in section with applied band to the hair, slit eyes and mouth, pinched nose; with old dealer's ticket 'Pre-Columbian Mexico Michoacan pottery head'; mounted on a stand. 31.5 grams total, 55 mm including stand



Acquired from John L. Homan, Lincolnshire, UK, 1989. Accompanied by the original receipt dated 27 October 1984. Accompanied by an original, old handwritten collector's iidentification tag.

Comprising: the head and shoulders of a robed male figure in grey clay, wearing large ear spools and a bag wig; a seated figure in brown clay wearing a bag wig and ear spools. 165 grams total, 68-70 mm



Ex Bury St Edmunds, Cambridgeshire, UK, ethnographical collection. Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent. Accompanied by a previous catalogue information slip for one of the figurines.

Broad and deep with an inturned rim to the mouth and domed foot; painted ropework band to the inner rim with horizontal stripes below. 266 grams, 17.7 cm



Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent.

With a broad base and flared sidewall, red pigment field with reserved geometric bands 620 grams, 17 cm



Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent.

Orangeware vessel of rounded shape with a flared rim and a single loop handle. 1.25 kg, 20 cm



From an old Colchester, UK, collection. Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent. Accompanied by a previous catalogue information slip.

Including a dish with a raised rim, and other types. 444 grams total, 8-10.3 cm



Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent.

Carved hollow vessel with tiered mane and hooked tail, opening to upper face. 230 grams, 10.3 cm



Acquired on the UK auction market. Property of a Suffolk, UK, gentleman.

These effigies were created to bring prosperity to owners and herds. Offerings would be made, placing coca leaves and other items within the cavity.

Central socket with flared sidewalls, six irregularly placed radiating spikes. 625 grams, 12 cm



Ex private Derby Pre Columbian collection. Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent.

Squat in profile with broad mouth, painted horizontal bands to the equator and shoulder. 269 grams, 11.4 cm wide



Ex private Derby Pre Columbian collection. Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent. Accompanied by a previous catalogue information slip.

Broad shallow bowl with carination to the outer face; three radiating conical feet; cracked and repaired. 804 grams, 22 cm



Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent.