Pre-Columbian Terracotta Statuette - 85 mm (No reserve price)
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The unsigned terracotta anthropomorphic head, titled Tête Tumaco-La Tolita, is from the pre-Columbian Tumaco-La Tolita culture of northern Ecuador and dates from 500 BC to 500 AD, measuring 82 × 85 × 70 mm.
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An anthropomorphic terracotta head from the Tumaco-La Tolita pre-Columbian culture of northern Ecuador. The figure wears prominent ear ornaments typical of representations of dignitaries or ritual figures from this culture. A nasal ornament (nariguera) also adorns its nasal septum.
Total height: 85 mm.
From the private collection of a great traveler from the pre-war era.
See the photos for a good view.
Careful shipping by Colissimo or Mondial Relay depending on destination.
Seller's Story
Sale mainly of old postcards, currencies, old documents and archaeology.
I am professional and I own a business in Limoges.
Translated by Google TranslateAn anthropomorphic terracotta head from the Tumaco-La Tolita pre-Columbian culture of northern Ecuador. The figure wears prominent ear ornaments typical of representations of dignitaries or ritual figures from this culture. A nasal ornament (nariguera) also adorns its nasal septum.
Total height: 85 mm.
From the private collection of a great traveler from the pre-war era.
See the photos for a good view.
Careful shipping by Colissimo or Mondial Relay depending on destination.
Seller's Story
Sale mainly of old postcards, currencies, old documents and archaeology.
I am professional and I own a business in Limoges.
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Culture
Pre-Columbian
Era
Before 1400
Century/timeframe
-500 / + 500 ap. JC
Country of origin
Ecuador
Acquired from
Private collection
Material
Terracotta
Year acquired
2025
Title of artwork
Tête Tumaco-La Tolita
Ethnic group/culture
La Tolita-Tumaco
Country acquired from
France
Signature
Not signed
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1930
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
85 mm
Width
82 mm
Depth
70 mm
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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.
