Lot 39

Veracruz El Faisan Pottery Fig Head Frag

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Veracruz El Faisan Pottery Fig Head Frag

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Starting Bid: $350

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by Artemis Fine Arts
July 14, 2026 9:00 AM MDT
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Louisville, CO, US 80027

Pre-Columbian, Gulf Coast of Mexico, South-Central Veracruz, El Faisan region, Veracruz (Vera Cruz) culture, Early Classic Period, ca. 450 to 600 CE. A mold-formed head fragment from a larger figure. The upturned head has the remains of a headdress and a necklace, and the parted lips to reveal teeth. The surface is painted with red slip and black bitumen known as "chapapote," that came from petroleum-rich deposits. The figure's elaborate dress may indicate this is a chieftain, shaman, or figure of importance engaged in a religious or political ceremony. Size: 4.5" L x 1.5" W x 6.75" H (11.4 cm x 3.8 cm x 17.1 cm)

Provenance: private Boulder, Colorado, USA collection, ex Sutfin collection acquired before 1990

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Item # 145844

  • Condition: Damaged. Fragment of a larger piece as shown. Losses to peripheries and headdress. Metal wire added for suspension. Good remains of painted pigments.

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