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THBMoche Bichrome Mask- Portrait of a Male
Lot 105c
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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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Dec 3, 2020
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2020-12-03 10:00:00
2020-12-03 10:00:00
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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 Art, so much more! All legally acquired, legal to sell. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Moche, ca. 400 to 600 CE. A mesmerizing portrait mask in terracotta with an attractive bi-chrome finish. The visage is skillfully delineated in low to high relief with large almond-shaped eyes, a very naturalistic nose, pursed lips framed by nasolabial folds, full cheeks, a rounded chin, symmetrically placed ears, and a wide-brimmed hat or helmet. There are numerous tiny perforations along the brim which likely once held feathers or other ornaments. Two perforations above the ears were used for attachment. The mask was beautifully burnished and creamy white pigment was used to highlight the eyes, creating a nice contrast with the orangeware. This mask is likely a portrait of an important member of Moche society depicted as a young man. The Moche are known for their portrait vessels portraying the same individual at different stages of life, but terracotta masks are less common. One cannot help but wonder whom this mask was intended to represent. Size: 8.25" W x 7.375" H (21 cm x 18.7 cm); 13.25" H (33.7 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-private Hans Juergen Westermann collection, Germany, collected from 1950s to 1960s
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#148475Professionally repaired from several pieces with restoration over the break lines. Nicks to the peripheries and area of abrasion to the rim.Condition
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