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Monumental Veracruz Head, ex-Denver Art Museum

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Monumental Veracruz Head, ex-Denver Art Museum

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Pre-Columbian, Vera Cruz, Mexico, ca. 550 – 950 CE. Over-life size head of a youthful deity wearing an elaborate headdress decorated with several vertical rows of small feather type elements and large spiral shell elements. Wearing disc ear ornaments and a ball labret. A very rare and impressive example. Size: 15-1/2" H x 13" W

Provenance: Ex-private Hollywood, CA Collection, Ex-Denver Art Museum, reference # 1965-208, acquired 1965.

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Condition

Some remaining white surface pigment, scattered mineral deposits and rootmarks. Minor losses to headdress appliques, a few reattached. Rear rim of headdress repaired from a few large original pieces and repaired breaks to the back of the head, restoration

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Monumental Veracruz Head, ex-Denver Art Museum

Name: Monumental Veracruz Head, ex-Denver Art Museum
SKU: 34018865
Price: 7750 USD
Availability: InStock

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