Pre-Columbian Veracruz smiling man figure 3rd to 7th Cent CE comes With COA &

Description: Comes with Certificate of Authenticity Provided with unconditional 1 year return policy-Authentic Pre-Columbian "Smiling Man" or "Laughing Man" Veracruz artifact. This stunning artifact dates circa 3rd to 7th Century. A hand-built pottery head of a figure bearing an enormous smile. The teeth, ear spools, and eyes are decorated with applied bitumen pigment, and the face features full lips and a prominent nose beneath a textured cap. Size: 3" L x 3.625" W x 5.625" H (7.6 cm x 9.2 cm x 14.3 cm); 8.6" H (21.8 cm) on included custom stand. Some believe these "Smiling or Laughing Pieces" can be read as expressions of Mesoamerican humor, possibly associated with a god of joy and dance, but there are hints of a more sinister meaning. It is possible these figures may relate to a cult of Pulque, an intoxicating drink created from the fermented sap of the maguey plant, drunk by priests and victims prior to sacrifice. Condition: This is a fragment of a larger figure as shown. Chips and abrasions around face and neckline, with light fading to bitumen decorations, and light earthen deposits, otherwise in great condition. Nice preservation to facial expression. Otherwise, very nice with earthen deposits throughout interior. Provenance: Comes with Certificate of Authenticity Further: private Tennessee, USA collection; ex-Arte Primitivo, New York, USA, July 21, 2016, lot 463; ex-Dr. Herbert J. Kayden & Dr. Gabrielle Reem Kayden collection, acquired in the 1960s to 1970s Released from private collection that has sold in New York City galleries as well as top auction-Guaranteed Authentic All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. Powered by ExportYourStore.com

Price: 366.8 USD

Location: Saint Petersburg, Florida

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