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LOT 2411
Pre-Columbian Terracotta Bird and Animal Figure Group
COLIMA, CIRCA 100 B.C.-600 A.D.
2 1/8 - 3 3/8 in. (184 grams total, 55-88 mm including stand).
Comprising: a perching bird with bands of incised geometric ornament to the chest and tail; a smaller bird with applied eyes and stub legs; a zoomorph with raised eyes and D-shaped lateral ears; each mounted on a display stand. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the old private Pre-Columbian collection of a retired UK gentleman; his collection formed in the 1990s from much earlier collections.
Some of his collection was acquired from the private collection of Wayne Leicht, who acquired the specimens from the estate sale of John Dewar, a previous curator at the Southwest Museum, William S. Hart Museum, and Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.
For a variety of animals in ancient Colima sculpture, see Townsend. R., Offerings for a New Life, Antwerp Ethnographic Museum, 1998.
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Pre-Columbian Terracotta Figure
Jalisco, possibly 100 B.C.-600 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Hollow-formed ceramic figure standing erect with right hand resting on the chet; applied segmented necklace; applied facial detailing and headdress; with collector's label 'Pre-Columbian Terracotta Figure Jalisco west Mexico poss. BC100-AD600'; mounted on a custom-made stand. 139 grams total, 13 cm including stand
From the old private Pre-Columbian collection of a retired UK gentleman; his collection formed in the 1990s from much earlier collections. Some of his collection was acquired from the private collection of Wayne Leicht, who acquired the specimens from the estate sale of John Dewar, a previous curator at the Southwest Museum, William S.Hart Museum, and Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Accompanied by an identification card: ‘Pre-Columbian Terracotta Figure / Jalisco / West Mexico / poss. BC100-AD600’. -
Pre-Columbian Terracotta Artefact Group
Jalisco, possibly 100 B.C.-600 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Comprising: miniature jar with carinated mouth; oblate bead; tabular bead; each mounted on a display stand in a card tray. 36 grams total, 32-37 mm including stand
From the old private Pre-Columbian collection of a retired UK gentleman; his collection formed in the 1990s from much earlier collections. Some of his collection was acquired from the private collection of Wayne Leicht, who acquired the specimens from the estate sale of John Dewar, a previous curator at the Southwest Museum, William S. Hart Museum, and Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. -
Pre-Columbian Terracotta Figure Head Group.
Jalisco, possibly 100 B.C.-600 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £21
Comprising: one D-section with tall peaked headdress; one with bulb eyes and pierced ears; one wearing a hood with detailed crest; each in a card tray with collector's label. 47.7 grams total, 30-47 mm
From the old private Pre-Columbian collection of a retired UK gentleman; his collection formed in the 1990s from much earlier collections. Some of his collection was acquired from the private collection of Wayne Leicht, who acquired the specimens from the estate sale of John Dewar, a previous curator at the Southwest Museum, William S. Hart Museum, and Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Each one accompanied by an identification card: ‘Pre-Columbian Terracotta Figure / Jalisco / West Mexico / poss. BC100-AD600’.
