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THBChancay Bichrome Figural Vessel - Shaman Carrying Deer
Lot 93b
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Features classical antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art from cultures encompassing the globe. Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Near Eastern, Asian, Pre-Columbian, Native American, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Spanish Colonial, Russian, Fine / Visual Arts, so much more! Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Pre-Columbian, Central Coast Peru, Chancay, ca. 800 to 1200 CE. A fabulous terracotta vessel in the form of a shaman carrying a deer over his shoulder. Adorned in black and beige pigments, the fascinating figure rests on a round yet stable base, presenting a bulbous body molded with his petite feet, bent legs, and arms. The deer is slung across the shoulders of the man, as the head of the doe or fawn perks up, displaying a long snout, prominent, tab-shaped ears, and wide, almond-shaped eyes held open as though alive. The gently flared rim of the vessel forms a headdress with a projecting discoid, while the corseted neck features the figure's face with target-motif eyes, a pinched nose, and puckered lips representing his status as a "Life Giver," which gave him the capacity to control some manifestations of life-forces, thereby allowing him the ability to 'blow the breath of life' into his subjects - perhaps this deer! Size: 7" W x 12.6" H (17.8 cm x 32 cm)
A lovely, ribbon-form handle connects the verso of the figure's head with the shoulder of the vessel. Note the skillfully painted geometric designs of zigzag, checkered, and striated motifs embellishing the figure's tunic and headdress!
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, acquired 1995 to 2010; ex-private Hans Juergen Westermann collection, Germany, collected from 1950 to 1960s
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.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#168422Repaired from several pieces with restoration and some repainting in areas. Expected nicks and abrasions throughout, commensurate with age. Otherwise, excellent with nice remaining details.Condition
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