Lot 60
  • 60

Maya figure of a seated female, Jaina, Late Classic, ca. A.D. 550-950

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

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of composed and dignified posture with long arms resting on the lap, wearing low slung huipil, earrings and remains of long pendant necklace, with remains of blue, white and red pigment.

Provenance

Stendahl Galleries, 1977

Condition

Overall good, clean break and repair at the neck, missing parts of necklace and edge of huipil as shown, lovely color and modeling.
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