Maya (culture)
decorated with an animated scene showing a richly dressed dignitary seated on his throne in an agitated posture. In one hand, he holds the insignia of...
*Ceremonial carina
- Description
*Ceremonial carina
model of a standing dignitary, richly dressed. Around his waist, he wears a protective belt used in the pelota game. His torso is covered with an exceptional multi-row ensemble of amulets. His majestic crown, set with two zoomorphic totems, indicates that this lord of the Man-Jaguar clan has defeated the Man-Owl clan and wears their totemic emblem on his crown as a sign of victory and power. Orange terracotta with polychrome remains, age marks, a few tiny chips, good overall condition. Maya, Island of Jaina, Mexico, Classical period, 550-900 A.D. 19.5 x 10.3 x 5.5 cm Provenance: former Yvon Collet collection, 1968Sale ended
Estimate
€1,800 - €2,500
Sold to
€1,600
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