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THBNayarit Bi-chrome Mother Figures w/ Babies (pr) w/ TL
Lot 122d
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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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By Artemis Gallery
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, West Mexico, Nayarit, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A pair of very sizeable, skillfully hand built, and carefully modeled bichrome terracotta maternal figures, each one depicting a seated mother cradling her child, the mothers highly decorated, one with a pointed headdress and the other with a twisted headband, both with elaborate ear ornaments, multi-strand beaded necklaces, and prominent nose rings. Their faces present wide open, almond-shaped eyes, arched browlines, and toothy grins with added black pigment. One of the mama figures sits with folded legs hidden by her skirt while holding her infant to her breast. The other mama sits with crossed legs visible, wearing a skirt as well as a garment across her chest, and presents her swaddled baby outward, perhaps about to burp her infant. A touching rendition of motherhood in the ancient Americas. Size of largest: 8.1" W x 13.6" H (20.6 cm x 34.5 cm)
This piece has been tested using thermoluminescence (TL) analysis and has been found to be ancient and of the period stated. A full report will accompany purchase.
Provenance: private Lewis collection, Florida, USA; ex-southern California, USA private collection, acquired between 1969 and 1985
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#155832TL holes in top of head and undersides of each figure. Tip of one nose has been repaired; otherwise the piece is in excellent condition. The other is intact. Both have great remaining pigment and nice deposits on the surface.Condition
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