Pre-Columbian - Statuette of the Sinu culture - Colombia - 12th century - ex Koella 1960 collection
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Pre-Columbian Sinú culture terracotta statuette from Colombia dating to the 12th century, depicting a seated man with nariguera, a large plastron necklace and a beret-shaped headdress; height 6.4 cm, width 11.6 cm.
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Pre-Columbian statuette of the Sinu culture.
A terra cotta statuette depicting a seated man, adorned with a nose ornament, a broad plastron necklace. He wears a traditional beret-shaped headdress.
Colombia, Sinu culture, 12th/14th century AD.
Height 6.4 cm - Width 11.6 cm
Provenance information: Netherlands, D.Z.N.
Formerly: Koella private collection, Zurich, Switzerland, from a private foundation of Ancient Pre-Columbian Cultures, a 1960s collection formed before Switzerland ratified the UNESCO charter.
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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 TranslatePre-Columbian statuette of the Sinu culture.
A terra cotta statuette depicting a seated man, adorned with a nose ornament, a broad plastron necklace. He wears a traditional beret-shaped headdress.
Colombia, Sinu culture, 12th/14th century AD.
Height 6.4 cm - Width 11.6 cm
Provenance information: Netherlands, D.Z.N.
Formerly: Koella private collection, Zurich, Switzerland, from a private foundation of Ancient Pre-Columbian Cultures, a 1960s collection formed before Switzerland ratified the UNESCO charter.
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 authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Passport for cultural property)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days
All seller's items are dispatched with insurance equal to the purchase price and accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document indicating provenance.
Invoice seen by Catawiki
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
12ème Siècle
Name of object
- Statuette of the Sinu culture - Colombia - 12th century - ex Koella 1960 collection
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2023
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Previous owner - country acquired from
Switzerland
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.
