Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Manabi province, Jamacoaque, ca. 500 BCE - 500 CE. First, an attractive Jama Coaque whistle representing a female figure wearing the characteristic headdress, beaded necklace, and holding an agricultural tool. Two sound holes on this functioning whistle. 8-1/2"H x 3"W. Next a large fragment of a seated perhaps hunchback figure with a jaguar visage or mask and nicely detailed headdress and loincloth, both with incised and appliqued designs. 7 1/2"L

Pre-Columbian, Colombia, Tamaco ca. 400 BCE - 500 CE. Last but not least, a ceramic jaguar head with impressive molded detailing. Note that dramatic muzzle with fearsome fangs and the depth and folds of the eyelids and snout. Mounted on plaque with certificate of authenticity signed by Jaime Errazuriz of Bogota, Columbia dated May 31, 1976. 2-1/2"H x 2-1/2"W

Provenance: Ex-Private Moomaw collection, Englewood, CO, acquired in 1980

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Jaguar seated figure is a large fragment with expected surface wear and loss as shown, a good representation and fair condition. Jama whistle shows surface wear and loss but intact and good condition. Jaguar head is a fragment with surface wear as shown. Nice representation, overall good condition.