Figurine - Okarina mit stehender zoomorpher Figur mit Halbmondkopfschmuck - Ceramic
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 1,600 - € 1,800
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Description from the seller
The object is a pipe bowl from the Tairona culture.
The object originates from northern Colombia and is dated to approximately 900–1400 AD.
The pipe bowl is made of terracotta/ceramics/stoneware.
The Tairona were known for their ceramic ware and the use of stone in building houses and tombs.
Archaeological studies show that the Tairona produced both ritual and functional objects.
The object is a pipe bowl from the Tairona culture.
The object originates from northern Colombia and is dated to approximately 900–1400 CE.
The pipe bowl is made of terracotta, ceramic, or stoneware.
The Tairona were known for their ceramics and their use of stone in the construction of houses and tombs.
Archaeological studies show that the Tairona produced both ritual and functional objects.
Provenance
On site Chengue / Chenqùe, Colombia
Galeria Cano, Bogota, Colombia
Klaus Kalz, Berlin, Germany (1974)
Dealer in Germany, acquired from above 2005.
Seller's Story
We are a Pre-Columbian Art Collector based in Germany with many years of experience in collecting and selling pre-Columbian art. We participate in the most important art fairs in Europe, such as BRAFA, Parcours des Mondes, Cultures Brussels, and others. We are a professional seller. All items sold will come with their professional invoice. Each item we sell will also include its own Certificate of Authenticity (warranty document), which includes a description, image, and provenance of the item.
Translated by Google TranslateThe object is a pipe bowl from the Tairona culture.
The object originates from northern Colombia and is dated to approximately 900–1400 AD.
The pipe bowl is made of terracotta/ceramics/stoneware.
The Tairona were known for their ceramic ware and the use of stone in building houses and tombs.
Archaeological studies show that the Tairona produced both ritual and functional objects.
The object is a pipe bowl from the Tairona culture.
The object originates from northern Colombia and is dated to approximately 900–1400 CE.
The pipe bowl is made of terracotta, ceramic, or stoneware.
The Tairona were known for their ceramics and their use of stone in the construction of houses and tombs.
Archaeological studies show that the Tairona produced both ritual and functional objects.
Provenance
On site Chengue / Chenqùe, Colombia
Galeria Cano, Bogota, Colombia
Klaus Kalz, Berlin, Germany (1974)
Dealer in Germany, acquired from above 2005.
Seller's Story
We are a Pre-Columbian Art Collector based in Germany with many years of experience in collecting and selling pre-Columbian art. We participate in the most important art fairs in Europe, such as BRAFA, Parcours des Mondes, Cultures Brussels, and others. We are a professional seller. All items sold will come with their professional invoice. Each item we sell will also include its own Certificate of Authenticity (warranty document), which includes a description, image, and provenance of the item.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Tairona
Century/ Timeframe
900–1400 n. Chr.
No. of items
1
Title
Okarina mit stehender zoomorpher Figur mit Halbmondkopfschmuck
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2005
Country of Origin
Colombia
Ethnic group/ culture
Tairona
Material
Ceramic
Country acquired from
Germany
Depiction/Theme
The object is a pipe bowl from the Tairona culture. • Archaeological studies
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Sold with stand
Yes
Colour
Brown
Previous owner - year acquired
1974
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
Height
7 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Width
5 cm
Depth
4 cm
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