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Manabi seated figure, Bahia, ca. 500 B.C.-A.D. 500
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- clay
- Height: 22 in (55.8 cm)
the large figure adorned with a large tusk pendant, poised crosslegged and wearing the tall spiked turban with flaps terminating in serpent heads on the shoulder, with bracelets of shells, painted with a dark tunic and reddened limbs.
Condition
Overall good, has nice original surface showing encrustations, Has some clean cracks and repairs across shins, and a hole at the back of the head has been filled ( approx. 2 in. ), some loss to tips of spikes as shown, one spike restored.
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.
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
The coastal Bahia region is one of areas where specialized ceremonial centers grew during the Regional Development period. The large hollow figures represent elite shaman or individuals, sometimes shown with implements for hallucinogenic substances, see Valdez and Veintimilla (1992: cat. no. 53).