Authentic Pre-Columbian Colima Culture Dancing Figure circa 300 BC-300CE- with COA -Rare Form- Very special piece!

Authentic Pre-Columbian Colima Culture "Dancing" figures artifact dating from the proto-Classic period (300BC-300AD). This rare form piece displays 4 figures engaged in ceremonial dance. Center Figure has arm extended holding rattles encircled by 3 dancing figures arm in arm. All figures have headdress and earrings one in loin cloth while others nude with slightly protruding genitalia, indicating men. Truly fascinating look into the daily life of this ancient culture-dancing was a practice in for ceremonial rituals and perhaps entertainment. Excellent province with certificate of Authenticity (see below). Free domestic Shipping. Condition: Two dancers have one arm reattached. One dancer has both arms reattached. Central figure appears intact. Professionally resurfaced over break lines. Pink hued artifact retains nice magnesium and earthen deposit encrustations. Overall very nice condition. Provenance: Comes with certificate of authenticity from well respected gallery (where it was purchased) that deals in Antiquities. further provenance ex Alex and Maryanne Hale collection, Santa Fe. New Mexico and Chicago, Illinois acquired in 1988 Ron Messick Fine Arts, Santa Fe, New Mexico. 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. Returns & exchanges Refunds and Exchanges We accept returns within 30 days of the purchase of the item. However, the buyer is responsible for shipping the item back to us and that cost will not be refunded. We will refund your money for the item as soon as we receive the item back. Please send the item back to us with tracking or insured.