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THBRare Veracruz Totanac Andesite Tenon Muscovy Duck
Lot 40
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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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Mar 18, 2021
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2021-03-18 10:00:00
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Bidsquare : Pre-Columbian | Tribal | Oceanic
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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, East Mexico, Veracruz culture, also known as Totonac (Totonaca), Remojadas, Classic period, ca. 300 to 600 CE. This finely carved andesite sculpture represents the head of the oldest domesticated species of duck in the world, the Muscovy duck. This crested head may have functioned as a tenon, possibly architecturally but certainly in a ritual context. The gray-brown stone is polished on the cheek areas and the bill. The details are well preserved and even include nostrils on the bulbous tip of the duck's bill. The tenon was shaped by pecking and polishing to capture the charming face of the bird. This is an unusual and rare example of ancient artistry that paid homage to a very important bird in Veracruz culture! Size: 5" W x 6.25" H (12.7 cm x 15.9 cm)
The feathers of the Muscovy duck were a decorative symbol of royalty. The males of the species are frequently aggressive, making the bid a special symbol for warriors. The Lord of Sipan was even buried with ear spools decorated with Muscovy ducks, probably to emphasize his status as a powerful warrior.
Provenance: ex-old private New England collection, acquired in the 1970s; ex-private Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, USA collection
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#162455Abrasion and loss to top of beak. Some chips and abrasions to neck and crest. Great preservation of details.Condition
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