Pre-Columbian Pottery Figure, Jama-Coaque Culture - coastal Ecuador Ceramic sculptural figure depicting a stylized anthropomorphic being with outstretched wings, suggesting a supernatural or shamanic figure in transformation. Winged figures in this culture are commonly associated with ritual power, flight, and mediation between worlds. Condition: surface shows earthen encrustation and wear consistent with age. Some original colour pigments remaining. Time period: Ca. 300 BC - 400 AD Dimensions: 12 x 10 cm Provenance: purchased at a German auction - with German export license already present 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.