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Colima Shaman Figure
- Culture
- Colima
- Origin
- Mexico
- Period
- c. 300 BC – AD 300
- Object
- Figure
- Materials
- Terracotta
- Dimensions
- 6.125 in. high
- Catalogue
- ANT-192
An Archaic-type Colima shaman figure from West Mexico, depicted wearing a short loin cloth, the ear spools indicated by perforation, with the characteristic horn protruding from the top of the elongated head that marks his elite status.
Provenance
Ex Nuno collection, per the auction house.Acquired
Agora Auctions · 2017
