Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Nayarit, Protoclassic period, ca. 100 BCE to 250 CE. A hand-built, bi-chrome terracotta warrior figure sitting upon characteristically attenuated legs, holding an intimidating club horizontally in the hands of his similarly attenuated arms, and wearing barrel-shaped armor around his chest as well as a double horned helmet that likely indicated shamanic status. In addition, he is highly decorated with two beaded strands around his neck, ear ornaments, and a nose ring. Finally, though donning armor, his male genitalia is revealed. The surface is covered in a rich russet red slip with white painted details. An impressive example from this ancient West Mexican culture! Size: 5" W x 11" H (12.7 cm x 27.9 cm)
Provenance: private Hawaii USA collection; ex-private Hollywood, California USA collection, acquired from Ron Messick Fine Arts, Santa Fe, New Mexico USA, prior to 2010
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Condition
Scattered mineral deposits on the surface. Both legs reattached and restored breaks in the body. Normal surface wear with scuffs, abrasions, nicks/chips to high-pointed areas, and some loss to pigmentation, though most remains. Scattered mineral deposits. Collection label on underside of buttocks.