Lot 142

Cocle Polychrome Decorated Olla | Undulating Serpent

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Cocle Polychrome Decorated Olla | Undulating Serpent

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Starting Bid: $400

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by Artemis Fine Arts
June 11, 2026 9:00 AM MDT
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Panama, ca. 500 - 800 CE. Polychrome decorated pottery olla, having a flat flared rim and bulbous body. Beautifully decorated on the exterior with two large opposing arch shape registers, both containing a undulated serpent, probably a rattle snake. Two large opposing triangular pelvic type elements on the sides. A nice example. Size: 8.25”H x 9”W (21 x 22.9cm).

Provenance: Collection of Palmer “Kit” Carson, IL., ex. Royce Humbert, 1995.

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Item # 71566

  • Condition: Overall strong mineral deposits on the surface. Some scattered normal minor spots of paint wear, otherwise intact, overall excellent condition.

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