Pair of Nayarit Male and Female Figures

Description:

Pair of Nayarit Male and Female Figures, western coast of Mexico, c. 100 BC-250 AD, polychrome decorated hollow pottery figures, the female holding a bowl in her left hand, the male holding a projectile and small shield, both with elaborately painted costumes and jewelry, ht. male 14 1/2, female 13 1/4 in.

Provenance: Private collection, New York City.
Estimate $4,000-6,000


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