Chone-style Jamacoaque figure
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Jamacoaque Figure
An elegant and naturalistic Chone-style Jamacoaque figurine. This individual sits on his buttocks, knees bent in front. He holds a round poporo (lime pot) in one hand and a spatula or tusk-shaped object in the other. He wears a cloak over his chest and a long headdress. The graceful flaps behind the ears of the figure on this vessel may refer to bird-men. Meticulously applied appliquéd fringes over his apparel. He also wears earrings, a large nose ring, and a chin piece. Remnants of pale green pigment are still present. A minimal surface restoration was performed on the back, with several appliqués reattached to the front. There are excellent deposits throughout. This figural served as a tomb guardian amidst other offerings that would have accompanied the dead in burial. The mythical attributes of the costume are symbols in a communication system between humans and deities in life and death. Manabi region, Ecuador. 500 B.C. – 500 A.D. Measures 8.5” / 21.59 cm in height. This piece is an excellent example of the Jamacoaque creativity and quality.
Provenance: Ex-Fernandez Leventhal Gallery, NY 1980s
Price: 2,850.
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