Lot 41
  • 41

nayarit seated figure, Protoclassic, ca.100 B.C.-A.D. 250

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

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naked in a trance posture with slender arms and hands resting on the knees, the composed face with eyes lowered to a slit, the coiffure finely striated.

Provenance

Ley family collection, Texas and California, acquired before 1950's 

Condition

Excellent, has minor repair to front of left foot.
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