Pre-Columbian, Peru, Chavin, ca. 1500 BCE (bone carving) and interpretive drawing signed Diana Kaczor, ca. 20th century CE. A wonderful camelid bone carving depicting a fierce visage comprised of a zoomorphic face/mask with a threatening countenance given that mouth full of teeth, those sharp fangs, and lolling tongue - wearing a birdlike headdress - the imagery finely incised and rubbed with red cinnabar. Paired with this is a framed and matted ink drawing of the piece presented from three angles - frontal and a profile of each side - labeled "CHAVIN BONE PIECE c. 1500 BCE" and signed "Diana Kaczor". Rare to find a pair like this. Size: bone carving measures 2.75" L (7 cm); 4.875" H (12.4 cm) on included custom stand. Drawing measures 7" L x 10" W (17.8 cm x 25.4 cm); 12.125" L x 15.125" W (30.8 cm x 38.4 cm) including mat and frame.

Provenance: ex private Rochester, Michigan, USA collection

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#126644

Bone shows jagged lower end which is also depicted in the drawing. Normal ossification. Nice remains of red cinnabar and vivid carving. Drawing shows slight yellowing of paper at edges. A few minor scratches to frame, but overall very good and ready to be hung.