The head is turned to the right. The eyes are in relief and the pupils are perforated. The beak is closed, the protrusion on the beak turned to the left reveals a circular hole. The top of the head is engraved with grooves and dotted lines representing feathers. The excrescence on the neck is in relief and decorated with dotted lines. The folded wings are engraved on the body. The erect tail forms the neck of the vase opening on the back of the turkey.
Brown terracotta with beige-brown slip
Maya - Mexico, 300 - 600 AD. BC
11.2 x 11.2 x 10.2 cm
Small restoration on the pendant
Provenance:
- Former Nicholas Stoetzer collection since 1968
- Galerie Mermoz, 2004
An analysis of the ASA laboratories will be given to the buyer.
Lot presented in Temporary Importation
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