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LOT 2343

Pre-Columbian Terracotta Figural Group

CIRCA 800-1200 A.D.

3 5/8 - 5 1/8 in. (401 grams total, 9.4-13.2 cm including stand).

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. [3, No Reserve]

Provenance

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.

CONDITION

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LOT 2343

Pre-Columbian Terracotta Figural Group

Sold for (Inc. bp): £169

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