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CLASSIC Jama-Coaque double headed FIGURE, c. 500 AD or later. The finely modeled figure is in a sitting position with her hands turned out at her sides.
 
An excellent example of very fine Ecuadorian history. Provenance: Purchased from a small private collection in The Netherlands. A Pre Columbian terracotta figure, of the Jama Coaque, Equador culture dating back to between c. 500 A.D and 1492 modelled in the round, with typical head-dress, markings, with broad limbs, covered with original pigment. Elongated head, Sumerian ancient aliens (same influences it seems)
 
Measures: approx. 7.50 inches high and 5.00 in width.
 
There is something inside that sounds like a medium size pebble but who knows what it could be?** Ceramic figurines and vessels in the shape of human figures are representative of the Jama Coaque culture, which developed around the San Isidoro sector in the north of the Manabi province, Ecuador. Crafted during the Jama Coaque culture time period, between 300 BC and 300 AD, but can be found up to 1500 AD. Their shapes vary and they are known for the refined naturalism of their craftsmanship.
 
These figures are usually bulky and have round faces with wide fronts and noses and big coffee bean shaped eyes. Particular emphasis is placed on personal appearance as they feature deliberate cranial deformations, sophisticated dress and head-dress, and a wide variety of ornaments including nose ornaments and ear spools. #aztecartifacts Condition: little damage to nose of one and lip of the other.
 
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