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THBVeracruz Nopiloa Pottery Whistle
Lot 149a
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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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Pre-Columbian, Veracruz Mexico, Nopiloa, Late Classic, ca. 550 to 950 CE. A fabulous mold-made whistle in the form of a standing lord wearing an elaborate tunic, a seashell-like headdress, and a large necklace and earrings. The figure's hands are extended out to the sides, with one showing palm outward, the other holding something that is difficult to discern. Blue, white, and yellow pigment is still visible on the surface. The face has an expressive countenance comprised of expressive almond-shaped eyes, a pointed aquiline nose, parted lips revealing white teeth, and a smooth complexion. To the modern eye, his facial expression suggests surprise or shock. On the back of the slab-like figure is a whistle. Size: 8.75" W x 7.75" H (22.2 cm x 19.7 cm)
Nopiloan art exists as a blend or cross between regular Veracruz and Mayan figures. Typically they are mold made figures that as have the look of Botero versions of Jaina figures. Relative to Jaina figures, those of Nopiloa are somewhat larger and have softer details. They are extremely thin-walled for their size, so their lightness is often surprising.
Provenance: ex-private Sneed collection, Florida, USA
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#136744Repaired and restored on the lower body of the whistle and the lower body of the figure. The restoration is well done and difficult to see, with some new clay visible on the back of the piece. Small losses from the edges, especially one lower edge. Nicely preserved pigment on original remaining areas, with some encrustation in lower profile areas.Condition
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