Dimensions: 4 ¼ inches long, 2 inches wide, 1 ¼ inches thick, weighs 122 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: Female figure wearing headgear and large ear ornaments. Tied to a board with a pillow under her head. No repairs or restorations found. Extensive mineral deposits confirm approximately 2000 years of underground burial. 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.
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 122 gram PROVENANCE 3: Acquired by The Artifact City Collection in 2025. AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEE: Lifetime LISTED BY: The Artifact City Collection TYPE: Figurine 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
