Colima Culture 4th BC to 1st Century AD Terracotta Pelota Player - 43 cm
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Colima Culture ballplayer in terracotta, 43 cm high, 8 cm wide and 3.7 cm deep, an original restored piece in good condition.
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Colima Culture Ballplayer – 3rd Century BC to 3rd Century AD
Provenance: Acquired in the Netherlands at an auction house. Previously acquired at the Gallery Alderink in Amsterdam in 1960/1970.
A large Colima terracotta figure depicting a standing ballplayer, modeled with an expressive face, prominent nose and large ears, wearing a distinctive headpiece and a circular chest ornament. The figure raises one arm while the other supports a long staff or implement, with the compact body, powerful stance and reddish-brown surface characteristic of Colima sculptural traditions. Traces of dark surface coloration and mineral deposits remain across the body. The figure has been professionally restored, with the intervention carefully executed and only minimally visible.
Material: Terracotta
Dimensions: 43 cm height
Provenance: Acquired in the Netherlands at an auction house. Previously acquired at the Gallery Alderink in Amsterdam in 1960/1970.
We guarantee the authenticity of the pieces, backed by the combined experience of our experts spanning more than 40 years. A Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) will be sent digitally by email.
This item has been legally acquired under European Law
Colima Culture Ballplayer – 3rd Century BC to 3rd Century AD
Provenance: Acquired in the Netherlands at an auction house. Previously acquired at the Gallery Alderink in Amsterdam in 1960/1970.
A large Colima terracotta figure depicting a standing ballplayer, modeled with an expressive face, prominent nose and large ears, wearing a distinctive headpiece and a circular chest ornament. The figure raises one arm while the other supports a long staff or implement, with the compact body, powerful stance and reddish-brown surface characteristic of Colima sculptural traditions. Traces of dark surface coloration and mineral deposits remain across the body. The figure has been professionally restored, with the intervention carefully executed and only minimally visible.
Material: Terracotta
Dimensions: 43 cm height
Provenance: Acquired in the Netherlands at an auction house. Previously acquired at the Gallery Alderink in Amsterdam in 1960/1970.
We guarantee the authenticity of the pieces, backed by the combined experience of our experts spanning more than 40 years. A Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) will be sent digitally by email.
This item has been legally acquired under European Law
Details
Culture
Colima Culture 4th BC to 1st Century AD
Century/timeframe
4th BC to 1st Century AD
Name of object
Pelota Player
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
43 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Width
8 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
Depth
3.7 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Refurbished original
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