Nayarit Joined couple, Ixtlán del Rio style Protoclassic, ca. 100 B.C.-A.D. 250

the 'marriage' couple of lively demeanor with arms across each others back, the female drinking from a squared bowl and the male holding a club, each with large rimmed eyes, prominent nose and elaborate zigzag patterned clothing, and various jewelry.

Adrian Green Collection, acquired in the 1950's

Overall very good color and modeling but female had damage at her lap and back, broken in various areas and repaired, break and repair across her neck. left shoulder and down her left side
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The joined couples are particularly poignant versions of the primordial couple mythology and the bonding of this important social unit.