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Pre Columbian Vera Cruz Smiling Figure Pottery Sonriente

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Pre Columbian Vera Cruz Smiling Figure Pottery Sonriente

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Description

Gulf coast of Mexico, Remojadas, Ca. 600 to 800 AD. An effigy head from a full figure, he wears a headdress and beaded neck strand. He has wide almond eyes and smiling open work grinning mouth. Size 6-3/4 inches H. + custom mount. Provenance: Property from a prominent San Francisco Collector.For more on Vera cruz see Ancient Art of Vera cruz, Ethnic Arts Council of L.A., 1971. Also see Ceremonial Sculpture of Ancient Vera Cruz, Hillwood Art Center, Long Island University, 1987. #15464

Condition

wear and broken at shoulder

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Pre Columbian Vera Cruz Smiling Figure Pottery Sonriente

Name: Pre Columbian Vera Cruz Smiling Figure Pottery Sonriente
SKU: 148559978
Price: 350 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $600 - $900

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