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Pre Columbian Colima Dog Ancient West Mexico Latin American Antiques Art

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Pre Columbian Colima Dog Ancient West Mexico Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima Ancient Mexico C 200 BC –400 AD A attractive seated Colima dog vessel with a flared spout on the head  . Height 27 cm 10.5 inches length 32 cm 11 inches Condition: Small restoration to one ear tip spout broken and re-joined, stable small hairline crack on back. Colima vessels such as this one were buried in shaft tombs to accompany and protect the deceased and provide sustenance in the afterlife. Scholars know of at least two types of Colima dogs, one to be fattened up and ritually sacrificed or eaten and one to serve as a watchdog and healer of the ill. This plump hairless dog known as a Chichi or Escuintla is thought to be related to the Chihuahua or Mexican Hairless also known as the Xoloitzcuintle. The Xolo dog was named for the deity Xolotl, the God of the Underworld, and believed to guide the deceased as they journeyed to the afterlife. Colima vessels such as this one were buried in shaft tombs to protect the deceased and provide sustenance for eternity.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.63 in (27 cm)Width: 12.6 in (32 cm)Depth: 7.09 in (18 cm)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    15th Century and Earlier
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. no restorations.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6460238285192

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