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LOT 2221
Moche Replica Stirrup Vessel
20TH CENTURY A.D.
8 1/2 in. (690 grams, 21.5 cm high).
Globular bodied with a stirrup type neck and mouth, decorated with geometric scrolls or stylised serpents in relief and incised grooves. [No Reserve]
ProvenancePrivate U.K. family collection formed in the early 1970s.
The property of Mr and Mrs P.R. of East Sussex.
Thence by descent to family members.
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Pre-Columbian Jama Coaque Ceramic Shaman Figure
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Modelled seated and wearing an elaborate headdress and hoop ear ornament, holding a coiled snake or other creature. 234 grams, 12.6 cm high
Ex Alan Cherry, Bournemouth, UK. Acquired in the 1990s. From a Norfolk, UK, private collection.
See lot 2223 of this sale for a partner figure for this lot. The coastal people of the Jama Coaque, Ecuador, produced highly elaborate sculptures which show us heavily adorned figures who may represent shamans or dignitaries. This example with oversized earrings, complex headdress and ritual implements may represent a shaman conducting an important ceremony. -
Moche Replica Stirrup Vessel
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Globular bodied with a stirrup type neck and mouth, decorated with geometric scrolls or stylised serpents in relief and incised grooves. 690 grams, 21.5 cm high
Private U.K. family collection formed in the early 1970s. The property of Mr and Mrs P.R. of East Sussex. Thence by descent to family members. -
Pre-Columbian Painted Peruvian Inca Libation Vessel
1000-1400 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
Of highly stylised form, the body of carinated form and tapering to a pointed base, trumpet-shaped neck and mouth and two lug handles to the lower body; polychrome painted geometric scheme to one face; accompanied by a display base. 1.37 kg total, 26 cm high including stand
Ex Alan Cherry, Bournemouth, UK. Acquired in the 1990s. From a Norfolk, UK, private collection.
