A PRE-COLUMBIAN PAINTED TERRCOTTA POTTERY FIGURE AND VESSEL, POSSIBLY NICOYA, COSTA RICA, the painted figural effigy with red and white slip modeled in a kneeling pose with a round body painted with bands around the legs, torso and arms, centered by a circular detail at the chest, the looped arms integral to the figure with painted hands holding the protruding mouth, above black painted molded eyes and a heavy brows, flanked by circular pierced ears below a flat rectangular painted headdress, height: 6", width: 3 1/2", depth: 4"; the low round slip painted vessel with two paw painted feet with looped arms resting on the knees centered by a fearsome painted mask on the bowl with an erupting high relief open mouth, with round nose, black painted eyes under protruding heavy brows, with a small tail over a red stripe, square and black disc painted end to a single small foot, height: 4", diameter: 7 5/8".

Some minor losses to the slip paint on both, the figure with a few mild chips at the crown and top lip, otherwise in very good condition. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."

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