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Pre-Columbian Ceramic Head Fragment

$228
£170.31
€197.44
CA$316.57
A$354.84
CHF 184.75
MX$4,332.71
NOK 2,345.69
SEK 2,223.51
DKK 1,473.13
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About the Item

This intriguing head fragment was once attached to a pre-Columbian bust or full effigy figurine. Earthenware figurines like this were made in great abundance throughout Mesoamerican history, serving a wide variety of purposes and functions from religious rituals to burial offerings. Figurines like this commemorated important people and events across Mesoamerica, portraying individuals of different rank and status such as soldiers, merchants, bureaucrats, and occasionally divinities. This figure is adorned with an elaborate headdress, or coiffure, and ear spools which were worn to show wealth and status.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Width: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Style:
    Pre-Columbian (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CBH150C1stDibs: LU820036269612

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