Description: Unique & Large Authentic Pre-Columbian Nayarit Figure, ca 250 BCE Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Nayarit This is a striking ancient pottery vessel. The figure’s slender arms gently cradle a distended abdomen, possibly symbolizing pregnancy. Her ears are adorned with layered earrings. The vessel opens at the top of her head. This is a unique piece that captures the artistry and symbolism of the Nayarit culture, likely celebrating themes of fertility and femininity. Size: approximately 19 inches deep x 13 inches acrossProvenance: Former Dr. Paul Alepa collection. Dr. Alepa, who passed in 2004, was a professor of medicine at the University of Arizona, former Chief of Rheumatology at Georgetown University Medical Center and Chief of Rheumatology Services at the VA Hospital in Washington, DC. Condition: This piece is enveloped in numerous confirmed black manganese deposits attesting to its authenticity. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. Sale price is a fraction of acquisition costs but best offers will be considered
Price: 4900 USD
Location: North Chicago, Illinois
End Time: 2025-01-04T03:56:08.000Z
Shipping Cost: 195 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Culture: Latin American
