1 / 3
Premium MILLON
2
-
- Priestess richly adorned. Orange terracotta with turquoise…
See original version (French)
2
-
- Priestess richly adorned. Orange terracotta with turquoise…
See original version (French)
Estimate €700 - €1,000
Voluntary lot
Description
- Priestess richly adorned.
Orange terracotta with turquoise and brown decoration
Jama-Coaque, Ecuador, 500 BC - 500 AD
21 cm
Provenance: Me Binoche sale, Paris, 5 March 2003, lot no. 21
The Jama-Coaque culture, which developed on the Ecuadorian coast, is distinguished by its elaborate ceramic production featuring figures with religious and social roles. Richly adorned female figures are often associated with ritual functions, with priestesses playing a central role in ceremonies and mediation with invisible forces. The abundant ornamentation, the deformed skull and the assertive treatment of the face reflect a high status. The ensemble is distinguished by its mastery of modelling and slip, revealing the particular attention paid to the representation of the body and to highlighting the figure's sacred role.
See original version (French)
Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
You may also like