Jamacoaque Rowing Figurines
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Jamacoaque Rowing Figures
An extraordinary pair of charming Jamacoaque Rowing Figurines. They rarely appear on the open market. Both are poised skillfully in a stand-up paddling position. They wear an oversized loincloth, a wraparound headdress, large ear and nose ornaments, and lovely remaining yellow, red, and white pigments.
Small repairs with minor loss; otherwise, they are in excellent condition. Measures 4.5”/11.43 cm. Manabi, Ecuador 600 BC – 500 AD. – Ultra Rare.
The only known examples, probably made by the same hand, are exhibited at the Museo Antropologico y de Arte Contemporaneo in Guayaquil, Ecuador. – Last image shown.
Provenance: Ex-Morales, FL Acquired by inheritance 1970’s
Price – $1,895 – Domestic Delivery Included
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