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| Lot# & Name: |
149. Haustec Standing Female & Seated Figure (2) |
| Estimate: |
$600-$900 |
| Current High Bid: |
$250.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$250.00 |
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| Category: |
Pre-Columbian Art
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| Sub Category: |
Mexico - West Coast and Classic Period Cultures
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| Culture or Country: |
Panuco River Valley, Haustec.
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| Period: |
Ca. 600 - 900 A.D.
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| Size: |
11-1/8”H. x 8-1/4”H. |
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| Description: |
Two different pottery figures, including a large standing female figure having pendulous breasts and a swollen stomach, probably depicting pregnancy. Wearing a simple nose ring, large disc ear spools, wide belt, arm bands and a crescent pendant necklace. Some remaining white surface pigment. Missing most of her right leg and right hand, losses to her arm bands otherwise intact. Custom metal base. Together with a solid pottery seated figure, holding both hands on his knees, legs folded in front. Repaired from approximately eight original pieces with restoration over the break lines, nose and right foot restored. |
| Provenance: |
Collection of George and Julianne Alderman, Baltimore, MD. Acquired mid 1960’s to mid 1990’s. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$60.00 |
| International: |
$125.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
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Haustec Standing Female & Seated Figure (2)
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