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A beautiful terracotta sculpture in the iconic Pre-Columbian Colima style, depicting the famous 'Dancing Dogs'. It portrays two Xoloitzcuintli (Mexican hairless dogs) connected in a dynamic, ritual pose. In the Pre-Columbian tradition, these dogs symbolized guides who led the souls of the deceased to the underworld (Mictlan). With official stamp.

Een prachtig terracotta beeldhouwwerk in de iconische pre-columbiaanse Colima-stijl, voorstellende de beroemde 'Dansende Honden'. Het verbeeldt twee Xoloitzcuintli (Mexicaanse haarloze honden) die in een dynamische, rituele houding met elkaar verbonden zijn. In de pre-columbiaanse traditie stonden deze honden symbool voor gidsen die de zielen van de overledenen naar de onderwereld (Mictlan) begeleidden. Met officiële stempel.

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Terracotta, Replica of Colima Statuette - 9 cm  (No reserve price)

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Terracotta sculpture in Colima style depicting two Xoloitzcuintli dogs in a dynamic ritual pose; a replica of Colima, stamped, in brown, with dimensions 10 × 9 × 8 cm and weight 227 g, originating from Mexico and in good condition.

Terracotta, Replica of Colima Statuette - 9 cm (No reserve price)

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Terracotta sculpture in Colima style depicting two Xoloitzcuintli dogs in a dynamic ritual pose; a replica of Colima, stamped, in brown, with dimensions 10 × 9 × 8 cm and weight 227 g, originating from Mexico and in good condition.

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