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Jalisco seated Warrior with spear, Ameca-Etzatlán style, Protoclassic, ca. 100 B.C.-A.D. 250
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
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poised with the spear held in both hands and head turned towards the left, with large rimmed eyes and pursed lips, wearing a protective cape secured with a narrow strap, conical helmet with scoop finial, trunks and ear ornaments; in creamy tan and dark brown.
Provenance
Dr. Paul Aleppa, acquired in the mid 1980's
Primitive Arts Gallery
Condition
Overall very good, appears intact.
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NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Cf. Townsend (1998: 43, fig. 12) and Holsbeke and Arnaut (1998:cat. no. 65), for standing Ameca warriors.
The predominance of active warrior figures coincides with the rise of more stratified social order, and the need to control access to important territories and resources.
The predominance of active warrior figures coincides with the rise of more stratified social order, and the need to control access to important territories and resources.