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Auction 50, Elite Collections | March 5

Thu, Mar 5, 2026 12:00PM EST
Lot 622

Vintage Pre-Columbian Style Terracotta Figurine Seated Deity / Warrior

Estimate: $200 - $400

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$150 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$4,000 $500
$15,000 $1,000
$50,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

Description

This is a vintage Pre-Columbian style clay or terracotta figurine, likely a reproduction or piece of folk art inspired by ancient Mesoamerican or South American cultures. The piece features a seated, stylized human figure with an elaborate headdress, possibly representing a deity, priest, or warrior.

  • Style: Modeled after artifacts from cultures such as the Chorrera of Ecuador or the Zapotec and Maya of Mexico.
  • Material: Crafted from unglazed, reddish-brown clay with a weathered appearance and surface dirt, consistent with age or an applied patina to simulate antiquity.
  • Condition: In good vintage condition; please inspect photos for specific surface wear and patina.
  • Dimensions: H:6in L:3in W:3in

Condition Report:
Good overall condition. Surface wear and encrustation consistent with age and handling. Minor chips and abrasions present. No major structural cracks observed.

pre Columbian style pottery, figural clay vessel, Mesoamerican inspired art, primitive pottery sculpture, ethnographic decor, tribal style ceramic, vintage clay figurine, collectible cultural art, rustic decorative vessel, artisan pottery figure

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