Pre-Columbian Effigy Vessel with Human Head Ceramic effigy vessel with a globular body and flaring neck, modeled with a projecting human face featuring stylized facial traits and disc-shaped ear spools, indicating status or identity. Hand-built terracotta with mineral encrustation and burial patina, suggesting ceremonial rather than utilitarian use. Culture: likely Gran Chiriquí / Greater Nicoya (Costa Rica–western Panama), possibly northern Colombia Condition: Age-related wear and minor losses; stable. Time period: Ca. 300 BC - 600 AD Dimensions: 13 cm high Provenance: purchased at a German auction - with German export license See picture from the auction catalogue. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days. Once you have made these adjustments, you can re-submit the lot. "Due to the complicated Cultural Laws we will not be able to ship this item outside of the EU nor to the United States. Non EU and American buyers, please do not bid on this kind of object"