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| Lot# & Name: |
014. Chupicuaro Clam Figure |
| Estimate: |
$400-$600 |
| Current High Bid: |
$200.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$200.00 |
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| Category: |
Pre-Columbian Art
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| Sub Category: |
Mexico - Olmec and Pre-Classic Cultures
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| Culture or Country: |
Chupicuaro, Mexico.
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| Period: |
Ca. 550-100 B.C.
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| Size: |
2-5/8”H. x 3-1/8”L. |
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| Description: |
Buff-tan pottery stylized clam shell deity, holding both hands on his long wrapped legs. Incised clam shell type hairdo, bird-like facial features with large round applied eyes, applied pendant necklace. Some remaining traces of red pigment highlights and strong mineral deposits on the surface. Missing right forearm and a minor ancient chip on the tip of left leg, otherwise intact. A very rare example. |
| Provenance: |
Collection of Albert J. and Monique Grant, NYC., acquired 1950s-1960s. Collection #BZ30. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$24.00 |
| International: |
$73.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
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Chupicuaro Clam Figure
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BIDDER |
BID |
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Original Bid Time |
| 1. |
oldartagain |
$200.00 |
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5/21/2018 10:25:31 AM |
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