Pre-Columbian - La Tolita Terracotta Head ( No Reserve ) With Spanish Import License (No reserve price)
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 330 - € 400
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Pre-Columbian La Tolita terracotta head, a naturalistic human head with skull deformation, ceremonial cap and ear ornaments, about 5.5 cm high, in good condition, provenance from a French auction house and Lyon private collection, authentic original with certificate and Spanish export licence.
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Description from the seller
A superb Tumaco-La Tolita terracota, naturallistic human head with characteristic skull deformation, ceremonial cap and ear orifices for ornaments.
Dimensions: 5,50cm.
Condition: Part of a larger statues. Good overall condition.
Provenance: French auction house. Formerly french private collection ( Lyon ).
Notes:
- The piece includes authenticity certificate.
- The piece will include spanish export license.
- If the piece goes outside the European Union a new export license will be requested by the seller, this process can take between 2 and 4 weeks. .
- Shipped with Insurance.
A superb Tumaco-La Tolita terracota, naturallistic human head with characteristic skull deformation, ceremonial cap and ear orifices for ornaments.
Dimensions: 5,50cm.
Condition: Part of a larger statues. Good overall condition.
Provenance: French auction house. Formerly french private collection ( Lyon ).
Notes:
- The piece includes authenticity certificate.
- The piece will include spanish export license.
- If the piece goes outside the European Union a new export license will be requested by the seller, this process can take between 2 and 4 weeks. .
- Shipped with Insurance.
Details
Culture
Pre-Columbian - La Tolita
Century/timeframe
500 B.C.- 500 A.D.
Name of object
With Spanish Import License
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Material
Terracotta Head ( No Reserve )
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
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.
