Colima Redware Seated Figure of a Child Shaman
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**Originally Listed At $600**
Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A burnished redware pottery seated figure, probably depicting a shaman given its horned helmet, yet presenting a child-like countenance and pose - appearing to suck his left thumb and gripping a small object, perhaps a snack or rattle in his right hand, sitting with feet turned in like a child. The visage with its wide open eyes, playfully sticking out pierced ears, and quizzical look as well as the bib-like, sleeveless shirt further support that juvenile sensibility. This piece, with the open spout emerging from the helmet, was most likely used to pour ritualistic libations. What's more it exemplifies the sculptural style of the Colima with its smooth forms and warm red hues, its intricate posture, gestures, and facial expression, quite distinct from those of the neighboring Jalisco and Nayarit cultures. Size: 5.75" W x 9.5" H (14.6 cm x 24.1 cm)
Provenance: private Mitchell collection, Santa Barbara, California, USA
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#117967
Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A burnished redware pottery seated figure, probably depicting a shaman given its horned helmet, yet presenting a child-like countenance and pose - appearing to suck his left thumb and gripping a small object, perhaps a snack or rattle in his right hand, sitting with feet turned in like a child. The visage with its wide open eyes, playfully sticking out pierced ears, and quizzical look as well as the bib-like, sleeveless shirt further support that juvenile sensibility. This piece, with the open spout emerging from the helmet, was most likely used to pour ritualistic libations. What's more it exemplifies the sculptural style of the Colima with its smooth forms and warm red hues, its intricate posture, gestures, and facial expression, quite distinct from those of the neighboring Jalisco and Nayarit cultures. Size: 5.75" W x 9.5" H (14.6 cm x 24.1 cm)
Provenance: private Mitchell collection, Santa Barbara, California, USA
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#117967
Condition
Expected surface wear with some scratches, abrasions, and pigment losses as shown. Nice manganese deposits.
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Colima Redware Seated Figure of a Child Shaman
Estimate $900 - $1,350
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