Authentic (w/ TL Test & COA) Pre-Columbian Female Figure Artifact Jamacoaque Culture ca 500-1000 CE Jama Coaque Culture Ecuador

Large Authentic (comes with thermoluminescence (TL) analysis) Pre-Columbian monochrome Female Figure from present day Ecuador. This vessel is a fine example of a hollow-built pottery female figure shown seated with both legs stretched out in front of her skirt-covered lap. The upright woman presents holding both bent arms at her sides, with her right hand open with an upward-facing palm, and her left hand grasping a vertically striated mug. Noteworthy to this sculpture is her finely striated face - indicative of being flayed - which still bears almond-shaped eyes and a thick septum plug. Covered in red and orange pigment, this is a fine example of Jamacoaque figural artistry! Size: 4" W x 6.1" H (10.2 cm x 15.5 cm) This piece has been tested using thermoluminescence (TL) analysis and has been found to be ancient and of the period stated. A full report will accompany purchase. Condition: Minor nicks and abrasions to legs, body, arms, and head, with softening to some finer details, and fading to pigment in scattered areas. Nice preservation to figural form. TL drill holes beneath proper right leg and behind proper right arm. Provenance: Comes with both Certificate of Authenticity from well respected Gallery that deals in Antiquities. Further: private Southern California collection, California, USA, acquired through descent 2006; ex-private California collection, USA, before 2000 (This piece has been tested using thermoluminescence (TL) analysis and has been found to be ancient and of the period stated. A full report will accompany purchase.) 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. 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.