Group of seven different solid pottery figures, including a Tlatilco seated figure holding a child across her lap, with some remaining ocher and red painted highlights. Intact, a nice example. A seated Olmecoid figure with his right foot resting on his his left knee. Loss to his nose and a surface chip on his forehead, otherwise intact. A Tlatilco standing female figure with full rounded hips, textured hairdo and large eyes. Wearing ear spools. Intact. A Tlatilco standing figure with legs spread apart and having long hairlocks to her waist. Loss to the rear portion of her hairdo, otherwise intact. A Tlatilco standing female, having an updo with a large open circular element through the center of her hairdo. Missing her right arm and tip of left arm. Chips on feet and hairdo. A standing figure wearing a tall hat or hairdo. Head reattached, otherwise intact. Finally, a Chupicuaro standing "pretty lady" type, wearing a fancy necklace, disc ear ornaments and headband. Intact. 3-1/2" to 5"H.

Provenance: Long Island, N.Y. collection. Ex. collection of Nancy and John Hyde Devoe, NYC. and N.J., active 1950's - 1970's.

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