Pre-Columbian Quimbaya retablo type figure. Central Highlands - Colombia Caldas Complex, Middle Cauca Region. Solid pottery, retablo type seated figure, resting both hands on his legs. Wide rectangular head with incised simple slit eyes and mouth and large angular nose. Several perforations along his forehead and top of head and chest, most likely used for securing decorative elements such as feathers. Overall scattered areas of mineral deposits. Figure repaired from original pieces, with old restoration on the break lines, some break lines visible. Time period: Ca. 1000 - 1400 AD Dimensions: 18 cm high Provenance: auctionhouse Arte Primitivo - U.S.A. Collection of Ronald and Maralyn Biderman, Toronto. Acquired from Sotheby’s, York Avenue Galleries on 11/24/84. Copy of invoice included, Sotheby’s auction label. With COA from Arte Primitivo. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.