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THBJamacoaque Pottery Enthroned Jaguar Figure
Lot 195
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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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Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Jamacoaque (Jama Coaque) culture, ca. 500 CE. A fascinating hand-modeled pottery beast, sitting on an integral base within a railing perhaps representing a throne. This creature is a jaguar, with talon-like paws held outward, sitting on its haunches, with a short, cylindrical tail protruding from the rear. The elongated neck rears upward with detailed facial features including bared teeth and a tongue sticking out from under his nose ornament. The lidded eyes are open, set between two ears with two draping headpieces attached behind the ears like horns. There are ample remains of pigments - blue, yellow, white, red, and black - cover the surface, indicating additional details added to the already striking form. The jaguar was a powerful and supernatural symbol in Jamacoaque culture. Shamans were believed to transform into jaguars and wore pelts and feline masks in ceremony. Perhaps this remarkable piece captures the moment of transformation. Size: 7.5" W x 5.5" H (19 cm x 14 cm)
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-Hacinto Santana collection, New York, USA, acquired in the 1980s
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#164555Repaired and restored professionally. Front right of base corner is reattached with visible break line and section of throne post repaired. Nicks and chips to high pointed areas. Nice traces of pigments!Condition
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