Pre-Columbian anthropomorphic terracotta vase, representing a character (a shaman) seated on a bench, holding his head with his left hand, the lower part of the face scarified, origin very probably Ecuador - Costa Rica (perhaps Guangala culture?), period around 500-1200 AD. From South/Central America.


This sculpture is in its original state.

Comes from an entire collection of Egyptian and pre-Columbian objects collected by a passionate collector in the 20th century (we are offering many other objects from this set for sale).

Please note: chipped and missing on the nose, missing a leg, chipped on the tip of the right foot, accidents and wear and tear over time, see photos.

* Pre-Columbian:

Refers to the period in American history which begins with the appearance of man in the New World and ends when Native American societies are replaced or transformed by European civilization. (Synonym: pre-Hispanic). The term "pre-Columbian" is used in the study of indigenous civilizations of the Americas, notably Mesoamerica (Olmecs, Toltecs, Zapotecs, Mixtecs, Aztecs and Mayas) and South America (Caral civilization and Andean civilizations: Inca, Moche , Chibchas and Cañaris).
Most pre-Columbian civilizations evolved within a chronology divided into three major periods, themselves subdivided and which defined the styles:
– the preclassic period (around 2000 BC-around 250 AD) includes the early preclassic (around 2000-around 1000 BC), the middle preclassic (around 1000-around 300 BC) and the recent or late preclassic (around 300 BC-around 250 AD); – the Classical period (around 250 AD-950 AD) includes the Early or Lower Classic (around 250-around 600) and the Late or Late Classic (around 600-around 950); – the postclassic period (around 950-1500) includes the early postclassic (around 950-1200) and the recent postclassic from 1200 to 1500.


Height : 26.5cm
Width : 12cm
Depth : 12cm

Reference : F50 189

 
Refers to the period in American history which begins with the appearance of man in the New World and ends when Native American societies are replaced or transformed by European civilization. (Synonym: pre-Hispanic). The term "pre-Columbian" is used in the study of indigenous civilizations of the Americas, notably Mesoamerica (Olmecs, Toltecs, Zapotecs, Mixtecs, Aztecs and Mayas) and South America (Caral civilization and Andean civilizations: Inca, Moche , Chibchas and Cañaris). – the preclassic period (around 2000 BC-around 250 AD) includes the early preclassic (around 2000-around 1000 BC), the middle preclassic (around 1000-around 300 BC) and the recent or late preclassic (around 300 BC-around 250 AD); – the Classical period (around 250 AD-950 AD) includes the Early or Lower Classic (ar