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2 Colima Pcs: Cazique / Female in Palace + Chosa
2 Colima Pcs: Cazique / Female in Palace + Chosa
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Description
Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima culture, ca. 500 BCE - 500 CE. Two impressive handbuilt sculptural pieces from the ancient Colima, one of the most important shaft tomb cultures of Mesoamerica. First, a rendering of a cazique sitting inside of his palace in front of a seated female. Custom stand. Measures 3 1/2" H x 3 1/2" W. Next a clay rendering of a chosa or jungle dwelling. A fascinating visual record of ancient vernacular architecture! Measurs 5 1/2"H x 4 1/2"W.

Provenance: Ex-Splendors of the World; Ex-Knox collection; Ex-Meza collection, acquired in 1950s and Ex-Artemis Gallery.

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#107327
Condition
Hairline cracks restored on cazique piece. Jungle dwelling piece intact and excellent.
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2 Colima Pcs: Cazique / Female in Palace + Chosa

Estimate $1,200 - $1,800
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Starting Price $650
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