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THBRare Aztec Terracotta Coyote Head Fragment
Lot 37
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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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Featuring Pre-Columbian, Native American, African / Tribal, Oceanic, much more. All items have been legally acquired and are legal to sell. Convenient in-house shipping. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Pre-Columbian, Valley of Mexico, Aztec culture, ca. 1200 to 1532 CE. An amazing and rare terracotta head fragment of an animated coyote with a toothy grin! The head is hand-built with a hollow interior. The ears spiral upwards from the sides, and a deep brow is furrowed over the bulging eyes. The long snout protrudes slightly over the lower jaw, giving the coyote a comical expression; humorously, the cartoon "Wiley Coyote" comes to mind when looking at this piece! Traces of an orange slip remain on some areas of the face. This coyote head demonstrates the skill of Aztec artists in combining realistic detail with artistic stylization. An exceptional piece! Size: 8.5" L x 5" W x 4.5" H (21.6 cm x 12.7 cm x 11.4 cm); 8" H (20.3 cm) on included custom stand.
The Aztecs had a close relationship with animals and the natural landscape. Many of their cultural metaphors, adages, and omens were based on the behavior of animals, and some animals were known for their supernatural powers. The coyote certainly was among them - powerful Aztec wizards were believed to have the ability to transform into the fiercest beasts, including the coyote. Unlike the jaguar or eagle, however, the coyote also was (and still is) regarded as a trickster figure in Mesoamerican mythology, god of music and dance, called Huehuecoyotl in Nahuatl.
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-Hirsch collection, Germany, 1950 to 1970
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#162832Fragment of a larger piece as shown. Small areas of restoration along lower jaw, nose, and tips of both ears. Repairs are well done and difficult to discern. Traces of pigment on surface and light mineral deposits.Condition
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