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THBValdivian Pottery Venus Figure w/ TL
Lot 176
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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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May 20, 2021
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- Lot Description
Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Valdivian culture, ca. 3500 to 1500 BCE. A hand-built pottery Venus figurine of feminine form with minimalist features including a set of slit-form eyes and eyebrows. Her slightly convex face is accented by a squared coiffure, with the ends of the hair resting slightly above petite rounded shoulders. Two small protrusions are visible at the figures mid-section can be interpreted as a set of breasts perched above her flat stomach and parted legs which gives the figure an authoritative stance. This is a great relic for any collection! Size: 3.4" L x 0.4" W x 3.2" H (8.6 cm x 1 cm x 8.1 cm)
Valdivian Figurines have been found in a variety of contexts in both male and female form; though the majority of these figures depict the feminine and have most predominantly been found near food preparation and hearths--activities that have traditionally been associated to women. For this reason, along with the figurines characteristically prominent breasts and voluptuous bodies, it is believed that the figures represent symbols of fertility, though their precise purpose remains a mystery. These are among the earliest representational images of the Americas.
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: ex private Valencia, California, USA collection acquired around 1985
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#163293Gracefully aged patina with remains of the original orange-hued pigments still visible-especially prominent on its front-side. Repair to head at neckline, with adhesive along the break lines. Minor abrasions and signs of aging are most prominent on the figurines back-side. Overall excellent condition.Condition
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