featuring an elongated head
The piece features a finely twisted spiral shaft tapering to a sharp point
while the large ears and wrapped turban-style headdress are characteristic of Maya sculptural traditions from the Southern Highlands and Alta Verapaz region
with finely engraved facial features and strong remaining detail
Pre-Columbian Chancay painted pottery vessel featuring an elongated headChancay Polychrome Effigy Vessel Pre Columbian, Central Coast of Peru, Chancay culture, ca. 10001450 CEPainted terracotta, height 13 in (34. 3 cm)Provenance: Purportedly purchased at Sothebys, New York, 1985; Ex Roland Auctions, NY; from the Estate of Ronald Blatt (owner of Blatt Billiards, New York City) Striking and expressive effigy vessel depicting a standing male figure with hands clasped at the chest, painted in cream, red, and black pigments.