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LOT 2338
Pre-Columbian, Teotihuacan and Native American Terracotta Figure Collection
CIRCA 600-1200 A.D.
1 1/8 - 2 5/8 in. (434 grams total, 28-66 mm).
Including human and animal masks displaying classic Teotihuacan features including conical figural terminal and other items, some on wooden display stands. [9, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom an old Pre-Columbian collection.
One with Christie's label, London, 17 October 1996, no.72A(part).
From the private collection of a North West London gentleman.
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LOT 2338
Pre-Columbian, Teotihuacan and Native American Terracotta Figure Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
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Pre-Columbian Terracotta Figural Group
Circa 800-1200 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Comprising: hollow-formed Veracruz ceramic head with rumbler mounted on a wooden stand with old collector's label 'Pre-Columbian Head of an Idol of Tag Totonoca Culture (A.D.800-1200) Smiling Head is generally found around Merida Mexico'; disembodied head with broad triangular headdress on tripod; tubular jar with applied facial detailing. 401 grams total, 9.4-13.2 cm including stand
From an old Pre-Columbian collection. One with Christie's label, London, 17 October 1996, no.72A(part). From the private collection of a North West London gentleman. -
Pre-Columbian Veracruz Smiling Terracotta Figure
Circa 800-1200 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
A classic, smiling hollow-formed standing nude apart from a loincloth and a collar with amulets; broad brow-band with low-relief ornament; holes to reverse; repaired. 364 grams, 22 cm
From an old Pre-Columbian collection. Believed to be ex Christie's, London, 17 October 1996, no.72A (part). From the private collection of a North West London gentleman.
These figures known as smiling figures from the Veracruz are associated with religious ceremonies and were often purposefully broken prior to burial. -
Pre-Columbian Moche Ceramic Stirrup Vessel of a Dignitary
2nd-5th century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
A classic example of a seated dignitary figure modelled with one hand resting on his knee, the other held to his breast, wearing a cloak and headdress; pierced through the nostrils. 596 grams, 21 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. Private collection, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13175-248965.
Moche sculpture often celebrates dignitaries in positions of power, evidenced by posture and fine clothing.
