Lot 247
  • 247

ChupĂ­cuaro Female Figure Late Preclassic, ca. 300-100 B.C.

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

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with prominent arched nose and beaked mouth open showing teeth, the full thighs decorated with concentric diamond and wavy designs, the chest with broad stepped X design.

Provenance

Acquired in th 1960's

Condition

Excellent, intact, fine modeling. strong coloring.
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