Pre-Columbian Terracotta - Female statuette - Nayarit culture - 100 BC / 250 AD - With export license
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Pre-Columbian terracotta female statuette from the Nayarit culture, dating to 100 BCE–250 CE, with red and beige engobe, measuring 14.6 cm high and 10.8 cm wide, in bon condition and accompanied by an export licence.
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Pre-Columbian statuette from the Nayarit culture.
Western Mexico, protoclassic period, c. 100 BCE – 250 CE.
Statuette showing a seated woman with arms folded at the waist, adorned with a necklace, a headband and large circular disc-shaped earrings.
The aquiline nose, almond-shaped eyes, the headband and the large circular earrings are typical features of Nayarit-style sculpture, produced within the framework of the Western Mexico well-tomb tradition.
These female figurines were placed in well-tombs as offerings and representations of ancestors, embodying themes of fertility, lineage and the continuity of the home.
Molded in heavy faience with red and beige engobe, this votive statuette gives off a genuine personality.
Mexico, Nayarit culture, 100 BCE / 250 CE.
Dimensions: Height 14.6 cm - Width 10.8 cm
Intact, with original red and beige engobe; surface deposits compatible with a funerary context.
No restoration.
Provenance: Germany, H.T.A. gallery.
Previously: Private West German collection, KB, in Germany since at least 1971.
Accompanied by an export licence issued by the German cultural authorities.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorisations, such as an export licence, are arranged. (Passport for cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days
All seller’s items are shipped with insurance equal to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document noting 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 TranslatePre-Columbian statuette from the Nayarit culture.
Western Mexico, protoclassic period, c. 100 BCE – 250 CE.
Statuette showing a seated woman with arms folded at the waist, adorned with a necklace, a headband and large circular disc-shaped earrings.
The aquiline nose, almond-shaped eyes, the headband and the large circular earrings are typical features of Nayarit-style sculpture, produced within the framework of the Western Mexico well-tomb tradition.
These female figurines were placed in well-tombs as offerings and representations of ancestors, embodying themes of fertility, lineage and the continuity of the home.
Molded in heavy faience with red and beige engobe, this votive statuette gives off a genuine personality.
Mexico, Nayarit culture, 100 BCE / 250 CE.
Dimensions: Height 14.6 cm - Width 10.8 cm
Intact, with original red and beige engobe; surface deposits compatible with a funerary context.
No restoration.
Provenance: Germany, H.T.A. gallery.
Previously: Private West German collection, KB, in Germany since at least 1971.
Accompanied by an export licence issued by the German cultural authorities.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorisations, such as an export licence, are arranged. (Passport for cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days
All seller’s items are shipped with insurance equal to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document noting 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
100 avant / 250 après J.-C.
Name of object
- Female statuette - Nayarit culture - 100 BC / 250 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.
