Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Jalisco, Ameca type, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. This is an interesting hand-built pottery warrior figure, with remains of painted pigments on the surface. His legs are bent forward as he sits and he holds a thick club with both hands before his chest. He wears a traditional crested helmet with a chin strap as well as a set of barrel-shaped armor. Under the wide hat brim is a prominent aquiline nose and impressed eyes and lips. The legs and cupped rim around the neck retains a dark red pigment. Warrior figures like this one were placed into tombs as a means of spiritual protection from evil spirits. Size: 3" W x 6.25" H (7.6 cm x 15.9 cm)
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-J.M. collection, Highland Park, Illinois, USA, acquired between 1950 to 1994, thence by decent
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Condition
Chips to high pointed areas, nose, cap, armor, and ears. Softening and facial features. Surface abrasions and weathering as expected with exposure and age. Earthen and mineral deposits throughout, with some active flaking when handled.