The Colima culture buried their fallen with figurines like this stunning example so the deceased would have companionship in the afterlife. A shaft was dug a few feet and a tomb dug out at the bottom of the shaft. The deceased was gently lowered down the shaft with the burial buddy into the tomb. Outstanding condition. Very rare in this condition. No repairs or damage found. This figurine has been buried for around 2000 years but is in remarkable condition. It has been professionally restored to as near original condition as is possible.
ORIGIN: Western Mexico SIGNED: Unsigned COLOR: Multi-Color DATE OF CREATION: Pre-1800 MATERIAL: Ceramic & Porcelain REGION OF ORIGIN: Mexico MAKER: Colima Culture Artisan SIZE TYPE/LARGEST DIMENSION: 7 in tall, 4 1/2 in wide, 1 1/2 in thick, weighs 202 grams PROVENANCE 4: Consigned to Coins & Artifacts for auction on 6/21/2024 PROVENANCE 3: Displayed at Ancient Artifacts & Treasures, Winter Park, FL 2004 LISTED BY: Dealer or Reseller TYPE: Figurine MANGANESE DIOXIDE REACTION TEST RESULTS: Positive reaction indicative of about 2000 years of burial PROVENANCE 2: Acquired by John McIntosh, MSE,MBA 2004 PROVENANCE 1: ex. private Florida Collection prior to 2004 ORIGINAL/REPRODUCTION: Original STYLE: Pre-Columbian
ORIGIN: Western Mexico SIGNED: Unsigned COLOR: Multi-Color DATE OF CREATION: Pre-1800 MATERIAL: Ceramic & Porcelain REGION OF ORIGIN: Mexico MAKER: Colima Culture Artisan SIZE TYPE/LARGEST DIMENSION: 7 in tall, 4 1/2 in wide, 1 1/2 in thick, weighs 202 grams PROVENANCE 4: Consigned to Coins & Artifacts for auction on 6/21/2024 PROVENANCE 3: Displayed at Ancient Artifacts & Treasures, Winter Park, FL 2004 LISTED BY: Dealer or Reseller TYPE: Figurine MANGANESE DIOXIDE REACTION TEST RESULTS: Positive reaction indicative of about 2000 years of burial PROVENANCE 2: Acquired by John McIntosh, MSE,MBA 2004 PROVENANCE 1: ex. private Florida Collection prior to 2004 ORIGINAL/REPRODUCTION: Original STYLE: Pre-Columbian
