PRE-COLUMBIAN ART. EXCEPTIONAL TUMACO-LA TOLITA GROTESQUE, ca. 300 BC - 200 AD. The grimacing head of an old man, blind or perhaps deceased. 4". A fine and rare larger example showing the Tumaco concern with naturalistic art at its best. On a custom stand.

Provenance: An extensive East Coast Pre-Columbian collection. Acquired from a New York ancient art dealer in the late 20th century.

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Excellent original condition.