Colima Figure of a Contortionist, Comala Style, Protoclassic, circa 100 BC - AD 250
Estimate:
15,000 - 20,000 USD
Property from the Estate of Patsy R. Taylor
Colima Figure of a Contortionist, Comala Style
Protoclassic, circa 100 BC - AD 250
Height: 10 1/4 in (26 cm); Length: 11 1/2 in (29.2 cm)
Fantastic modeling and overall the figure is in good condition but shows various clean breaks and repairs over areas of the torso, visible as darker lines from waist going down towards the knees. Also proper right elbow, proper left elbow. All original parts appear in the repaired areas.
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