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234: A Fine Jamacoaque Female Effigy (Ecuador)

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234: A Fine Jamacoaque Female Effigy (Ecuador)
Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Ca. 500 AD. A beautiful example of molded standing with arms out at sides and with traces of blue and white pigment remaining. She wears a smooth bag wig and tunic with feathers, thich necklace, and ear and nose ornaments. Her face is lovely with strong almond eyes and nice mouth. 11-3/4"H, custom mount. Cp. Pre-Columbian Art of South America by Alan Lapiner for similar examples of this type.

Provenance: Ex-private Maryland Physician's Collection .