Pre-Columbian Terracotta - Warrior statuette - Veracruz Culture - 350/700 AD - With export license
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Veracruz culture terracotta warrior statuette, dated 350–700 AD, in good condition with minor losses and restoration, height 18.7 cm and width 13.6 cm, accompanied by an export licence.
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Veracruz culture Warrior statuette.
Statuette depicting a standing warrior, one arm raised. He is adorned with a headdress and wears a three-element elongated necklace, ear and nose rings, and is clothed in a loincloth.
The warrior's body is partially painted with a black tar called chapopote.
The statuette has a hole in the back and an opening at the shoulder. It whistles when you blow into the opening.
These statuettes were sometimes ceremonial whistles like this one.
Mexico, Veracruz culture, 350 / 700 AD.
Dimensions: height 18.7 cm - width 13.6 cm
Very good condition – minor loss – restoration
Provenance: Germany, H.T.A. gallery.
Previously: Private collection of West Germany, KB, in Germany since at least 1971.
Accompanied by an export license issued by the German cultural authorities.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary permissions, such as an export license, are arranged. (Passport for a cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days.
All seller objects are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning the provenance.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateVeracruz culture Warrior statuette.
Statuette depicting a standing warrior, one arm raised. He is adorned with a headdress and wears a three-element elongated necklace, ear and nose rings, and is clothed in a loincloth.
The warrior's body is partially painted with a black tar called chapopote.
The statuette has a hole in the back and an opening at the shoulder. It whistles when you blow into the opening.
These statuettes were sometimes ceremonial whistles like this one.
Mexico, Veracruz culture, 350 / 700 AD.
Dimensions: height 18.7 cm - width 13.6 cm
Very good condition – minor loss – restoration
Provenance: Germany, H.T.A. gallery.
Previously: Private collection of West Germany, KB, in Germany since at least 1971.
Accompanied by an export license issued by the German cultural authorities.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary permissions, such as an export license, are arranged. (Passport for a cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days.
All seller objects are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning the provenance.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Culture
Pre-Columbian
Century/timeframe
350 / 700 après J.-C.
Name of object
- Warrior statuette - Veracruz Culture - 350/700 AD - With export license
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2025
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
