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- Warrior wearing armour and bicorne helmet.
See original version (French)
17
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- Warrior wearing armour and bicorne helmet.
See original version (French)
Estimate €500 - €800
Voluntary lot
Description
- Warrior wearing armour and bicorne helmet.
Orange terracotta with beige decoration, maker's mark.
Nayarit, western Mexico, 120 - 250 AD
23.5 x 10.5 x 8 cm
Provenance: acquired from Galerie Mermoz, Paris, 23 September 1981.
In the cultures of western Mexico, the representation of warriors bears witness to the importance of conflict and the prestige attached to the military function. The armed figures, often carrying clubs or impact weapons, embody an elite committed to defending and asserting the group. The body paint visible on the face refers to ritual preparations prior to combat, marking both the identity and status of the warrior. The stylised treatment of the body, combined with a stable, frontal posture on a tripod support, gives the piece a strong presence and a highly legible form.
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