Dimensions: 4 ¼ inches long, 2 inches wide, 1 ¼ inches thick, weighs 106 grams. History: The deceased were lowered tied to boards through long shafts into tombs where workers arranged them in their final resting places, often alongside previous deceased family members. Tomb figures were placed with the fallen to provide companionship, guidance, and protection in the afterlife. Description: Figure wearing headgear, large ear ornaments, and a loin cloth with a tassel. Tied to a board with a pillow under his head. No repairs or restorations found. Overall outstanding condition. Provenance: Ex. Private Nevada collection. Ex. Dr. David Harner collection, Arkansas, 1950’s -1960’s.Ex. Arte Primitivo Fine Art Gallery, February 2025. Acquired by The Artifact City Collection in 2025. Manganese Dioxide Reactivity Test Results: 40% hydrogen peroxide was applied to multiple manganese blooms that resulted in a chemical reaction confirming approximately 2000 years of underground burial.
STAND IS: NOT Included SIGNED: Unsigned COLOR: Red DATE OF CREATION: Pre-1800 MATERIAL: Ceramic & Porcelain REGION OF ORIGIN: Mexico MAKER: Colima Culture Artisan CREATED: Approximetly 100 BC - 250 AD SIZE TYPE/LARGEST DIMENSION: 4 ¼ inches long, 2 inches wide, 1 ¼ inches thick, weighs 106 gram PROVENANCE 3: Acquired by The Artifact City Collection in 2025. AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEE: Lifetime LISTED BY: The Artifact City Collection TYPE: Figurine MANGANESE DIOXIDE REACTION TEST RESULTS: Positive reaction indicative of about 2000 years of burial PROVENANCE 2: Ex. Arte Primitivo Fine Art Gallery, 2025 PROVENANCE 1: Ex. Private Nevada collection. Ex. Dr. David Harner collection ORIGINAL/REPRODUCTION: Original STYLE: Pre-Columbian COUNTRY/REGION OF MANUFACTURE: Mexico AREA OF ORIGIN: Mexico
