Pre-Columbian. Chiriqui Terracotta Ceremonial Stand. With Spanish Import License
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Pre-Columbian Chiriqui terracotta ceremonial stand, circular seat, ca. 1000 A.D., with two hollow zoomorphic figures (felines) and two crushed male figures joined by a circular base, dimensions 13 x 22 cm, condition: surface wear but good overall, name of object: With Spanish Import License, provenance from a French auction house and a former private French collection, acquired in 2025 from France, authenticity certificate included and Spanish export/licensing processes noted.
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Description from the seller
A solid pottery terracotta stand or circular seat. Bocas del Toro - Chiriqui Phase. Slightly concave plate, straight edge, rounded lip, supported by two hollow zoomorphic figures (felines) and Two cruched male figures joined by a circular base.
Dimensions: 13,00 x 22,00 cm.
Condition: Surface wear but good overall condition.
Provenance: French auction house. Formerly private french collection.
Notes:
The Ministry of Culture from Spain asks all sellers for invoices or other documentation able to prove the legality of each item before providing an import or export license.
- The piece includes authenticity certificate. The piece is in process of obtaining
Spanish Export License ( Passport for European Union). This process can take between 2 and 4 weeks.
- If the piece goes outside the European Union a new export license will
be requested by us, This process can take beteen 1 and 2 months.
According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union
are subject to export taxes and will be added to the invoice, at the
buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price
and the tax rate is not applied directly on the total value of the item
to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are
applied to it:
- Up to 6,000 euros: 5%./ From 6.001 to 60.000 euros: 10%.
- Shipped with Insurance.
A solid pottery terracotta stand or circular seat. Bocas del Toro - Chiriqui Phase. Slightly concave plate, straight edge, rounded lip, supported by two hollow zoomorphic figures (felines) and Two cruched male figures joined by a circular base.
Dimensions: 13,00 x 22,00 cm.
Condition: Surface wear but good overall condition.
Provenance: French auction house. Formerly private french collection.
Notes:
The Ministry of Culture from Spain asks all sellers for invoices or other documentation able to prove the legality of each item before providing an import or export license.
- The piece includes authenticity certificate. The piece is in process of obtaining
Spanish Export License ( Passport for European Union). This process can take between 2 and 4 weeks.
- If the piece goes outside the European Union a new export license will
be requested by us, This process can take beteen 1 and 2 months.
According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union
are subject to export taxes and will be added to the invoice, at the
buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price
and the tax rate is not applied directly on the total value of the item
to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are
applied to it:
- Up to 6,000 euros: 5%./ From 6.001 to 60.000 euros: 10%.
- Shipped with Insurance.
Details
Culture
Pre-Columbian. Chiriqui
Century/timeframe
ca. 1000 A.D.
Name of object
With Spanish Import License
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Material
Terracotta Ceremonial Stand.
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
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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.
