Beautiful callipyge goddess
Standing with her... Lot 37
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Beautiful callipyge goddess
Standing with her hands on her hips, she has beautiful stylized decorations on her body at the level of her hips and on her bust. The zigzag patterns are related to lightning and rain. She is adorned with a high headdress held in place by a headband.
Terracotta with red, black and cream engobe.
Chupicuaro culture, Mexico
900 - 100 B.C.
H. 26,5 - 16 - 3 cm thick
Condition: Neck broken and glued back together.
Provenance:
- Former Guy Joussemet collection, Montreal.
- Collection of M. Eisenbeth. Acquired from the gallery Arts des Amériques.
A certificate of authenticity will be given to the buyer.
Exhibition:
- "Man Eaters and Pretty Ladies", Musée des Beaux-Arts, Montreal, 1972, under n°256.
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