19th C. Bolivian Aymara Wood Wedding Bowl W/ Bull - Jan 18, 2024 | Artemis Gallery In Co
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19th C. Bolivian Aymara Wood Wedding Bowl w/ Bull

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19th C. Bolivian Aymara Wood Wedding Bowl w/ Bull
19th C. Bolivian Aymara Wood Wedding Bowl w/ Bull
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Description
South America, Bolivia, Aymara people, Colonial Period, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A hand-carved wood bowl with a stylized bull carved into the center- all from a single piece of wood. Traditionally marriage bowls with pairs of yoked oxen are used during weddings to collect money for the newlyweds or to toast with chicha (corn beer). Size: 8.5" Diameter x 3" H (21.6 cm x 7.6 cm)

Provenance: private Arlington, Virginia, USA collection

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#183394
Condition
Old wear and chips to rim and handles, that are soft and smooth with age. Old inactive insect holes on the base. Dark and dried viscous patina throughout.
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19th C. Bolivian Aymara Wood Wedding Bowl w/ Bull

Estimate $600 - $900
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Starting Price $350
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Artemis Gallery

Artemis Gallery

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Louisville, CO, United States7,941 Followers
Auction Curated By
Bob Dodge
Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
Sydelle Dienstfrey
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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