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THBCosta Rica Nicoya Polychrome Tripod Rattle Urn - Jaguar
Lot 90a
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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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Featuring 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, Fossils, Fine Art, more! Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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Pre-Columbian, Central America, Costa Rica, Nicoya region, ca. 800 to 1200 CE. An exceptional, hand-built pottery rattle urn in the form of a jaguar, presenting a bulbous body that gently tapers to a narrow neck and flared rim, all sitting upon 2 thick legs and an extended tail that act as feet for the vessel. Intricately hand-painted with elaborate, abstract designs in hues of black and red on a cream ground, this impressive piece showcases the projecting head of a jaguar at the front; the ancient animal lunges forward presenting a fearsome visage with prominent brows above ovoid eyes, a rounded nose, and a huge jaw stretched open as though mid-roar displaying lengthy fangs, jagged teeth, and a protruding tongue. Though quite animal in nature, the jaguar's pose is relatively human-like with front paws propped upon its knees - similar to the poses assumed by shaman in other examples of Pre-Columbian visual culture. A pottery ball inside one of the legs allows this remarkable example to still produce a lovely rattle. Size: 11.5" L x 9.1" W x 13.4" H (29.2 cm x 23.1 cm x 34 cm)
An exquisite piece of visual culture, replete with layers of symbolic meaning and wondrous artistry, from the ancients of Costa Rica!
The jaguar was traditionally used for funerary rituals associated with the warrior god Tezcatlipoca, a fierce individual believed to have been as agile and speedy as a jaguar, and who according to legend, devoured the sun in order to bring about the night. Additionally, jaguar imagery symbolized power and might throughout the Pre-Columbian world. Warriors, rulers, hunters, and shamans alike associated themselves with this king of beasts, the largest and most powerful feline in the New World!
Provenance: private Kelley collection, Denver, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2000
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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.
#168491Repaired from several pieces with restoration and repainting over break lines. Chipping to jaguar mouth and rim. Expected nicks and abrasions throughout, commensurate with age. Otherwise, excellent with impressive remaining pigments and painted detail.Condition
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