Colima Acrobatic Figure
Mexico
100 BC - 250 AD
Length 11"
Height 7 1/2" Width 7"
Provenance: Martin Family collection NYC and Florida
Henri L. Schouten, Netherlands and Longboat Key FL 1986-1994
Old Dutch collection 1960s
A superb example of a rarely seen type showing a male figure planted squarely on all fours with a deep back bend, and wearing shell tinklers around his waist. We can assume these effigy figures were modeled after actual dancers who participated in village ceremonies, but, perhaps they are representative of a long- lost mythical character or deity. This is an exceptionally handsome acrobat figure; it is stylistically similar to one from the Proctor Stafford Collection now in LACMA. The burnished surface is well-preserved and the patina is beautiful showing classic manganese dioxide blooms, overall. Mint condition.
Mexico
100 BC - 250 AD
Length 11"
Height 7 1/2" Width 7"
Provenance: Martin Family collection NYC and Florida
Henri L. Schouten, Netherlands and Longboat Key FL 1986-1994
Old Dutch collection 1960s
A superb example of a rarely seen type showing a male figure planted squarely on all fours with a deep back bend, and wearing shell tinklers around his waist. We can assume these effigy figures were modeled after actual dancers who participated in village ceremonies, but, perhaps they are representative of a long- lost mythical character or deity. This is an exceptionally handsome acrobat figure; it is stylistically similar to one from the Proctor Stafford Collection now in LACMA. The burnished surface is well-preserved and the patina is beautiful showing classic manganese dioxide blooms, overall. Mint condition.
Mexico
100 BC - 250 AD
Length 11"
Height 7 1/2" Width 7"
Provenance: Martin Family collection NYC and Florida
Henri L. Schouten, Netherlands and Longboat Key FL 1986-1994
Old Dutch collection 1960s
A superb example of a rarely seen type showing a male figure planted squarely on all fours with a deep back bend, and wearing shell tinklers around his waist. We can assume these effigy figures were modeled after actual dancers who participated in village ceremonies, but, perhaps they are representative of a long- lost mythical character or deity. This is an exceptionally handsome acrobat figure; it is stylistically similar to one from the Proctor Stafford Collection now in LACMA. The burnished surface is well-preserved and the patina is beautiful showing classic manganese dioxide blooms, overall. Mint condition.