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LOT 2235
Moche Replica Stirrup Vessel
20TH CENTURY A.D.
8 in. (748 grams, 20.5 cm high).
Featuring a round-section doughnut-shaped body, stirrup type neck and mouth and incised stylised serpent motifs. [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 Inca Ceramic Stirrup Vessel with Figure
Circa 15th-16th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
With carinated body, stylised figures in relief to each principal face, possibly representing warriors. 780 grams, 24 cm high
Ex Alan Cherry, Bournemouth, UK. Acquired in the 1990s. From a Norfolk, UK, private collection. -
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Pre-Columbian Tupu Quechua Brass Pin
18th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
The central spoon-shaped section, the bowl decorated with a punched floral design framed by crescents, tapering stem, two spoon-shaped shoulders with loops. 18.6 grams, 15 cm
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.
For a shawl or mantel. -
Pre-Columbian Jama Coaque Ceramic Shaman Figure
100-500 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
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.
