Jamacoaque Terra-cotta Standing Shaman

Description:

Jamacoaque Terra-cotta Standing Shaman, c. AD 500- 1000, the figure holding a bag in one hand and an implement in the other, wearing a long garment, with a necklace, nose ornament, earrings, and headdress, ht. 13 in.

Provenance: David Stuart Gallery, Los Angeles, inventory no. AC 25 under left foot.
Estimate $800-1,200

Cracks and repairs at waist and on back of the figure.


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