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Pre-Columbian ceramic figurine
No full textPre-Columbian bean-shaped ceramic figure, rounded at the bottom with sculpted hands. Two holes on each side opposite of each other and evidence of a possible head that was broken off at the neck. One large hole revealing a hollow cavity with an incised design below it as well as near the neck area on the front side.Overall good condition besides the break at the neck. Regular wear but fine details can be made out
Pre-Columbian ceramic dog figurine
No full textPre-Columbian ceramic figurine depicting a dog head. Fine detail in the facial features and incised lines at the neck possibly on a collar of some sort.Breakage at the ears and neck and regular wear, otherwise in good conditio
Pre-Columbian Tomaco la Tolita human figurine
No full textPre-Columbian ceramic figure adorned with an ornate collar, ear pieces, and headress with depicted horns. The figure is holding a ball of some sort at its waist over clothing. Behind the human figure is a large horizontally ridged structure that looks as if it was larger at some point but has been broken off making it into a more diamond shape. There are two holes spaced 1 1/2 inches apart above an inscribed ET.Besides the background of the figure being broken off, there is also chipping on the nose of the figure and some at the ornate collar. There is also some other pitting and a faded red paint. Overall the figure is in good condition
Pre-Columbian Panamanian ceramic vessel with applique handles
No full textPre-Columbian pottery with a narrow, rounded base and reddish-yellow ochre pigment. Rim in slightly constrictive. Four alternating appliqué decorations appear around the upper shoulder. Two are stylistic handles with notching, but are not functional, and the other two are raised ridges with notching.Vessel is worn around rim and appliqué edges