Jamacoaque Pottery Cylindrical Vessel w/ Warrior Figure

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Fine Antiquities, Asian, Ethno, Fine Art

By Artemis Fine Arts

May 1, 2025

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• Lot Description
  Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Manabi Province, Jamacoaque (Jama-Coaque) culture, ca. 500 BCE to 500 CE. An evocative Jama-Coaque pottery figural vessel featuring a cylindrical jar that seamlessly merges with a dynamic warrior figure, all embellished by liberal remains of red, orange, and green pigments. The male figure, detailed with a prominent, ornamented nose and heavy-lidded, coffee bean-shaped eyes beneath a close-fitting cap, confidently holds sharp spears and a rectangular shield, while a circular pectoral adorns the chest. This integration of form and function highlights the Jama-Coaque culture's artistic ingenuity, where utilitarian objects became potent spiritual expressions. Such elaborate ceramics offer crucial insights into their complex society, cosmology, and ritual practices, serving as invaluable historical artifacts that showcase the sophistication of this ancient coastal civilization through their form and earthy color palette. Size: 8.8" L x 5.5" W x 6.8" H (22.4 cm x 14 cm x 17.3 cm)
  
  Provenance: private southern California, USA collection, acquired before 2000
  
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  #192722

  Condition

  Professionally repaired and restored with break lines visible in areas. Missing proper right thumb, as well as nicks and abrasions in areas, all commensurate with age. Otherwise, excellent presentation with vibrant pigments and nice earthen deposits throughout.
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