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Mayan Pottery Head - Corn / Maize God (Hun Hunahpu)

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Mayan Pottery Head - Corn / Maize God (Hun Hunahpu)

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Pre-Columbian, Maya Territories, ca. 550 to 900 CE. A hand-built, pottery depiction of the iconographically rich Mayan Maize god, Hun Hunahpu, one the most important nature deities due to his association with corn, an important staple of the Pre-Columbian world. Shown here with a massive headdress of corn ears, large ear spools, and a human visage. Custom, museum-quality stand. Size: 2.75" W x 4.25" H (7 cm x 10.8 cm); 5.75" H (14.6 cm) on stand

Provenance: Ex - Scollard collection, LA, California

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Condition

A section from a larger figure with wear as shown, but quite a nice representation

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Mayan Pottery Head - Corn / Maize God (Hun Hunahpu)

Name: Mayan Pottery Head - Corn / Maize God (Hun Hunahpu)
SKU: 46863779
Price: 225 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $300

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