^Lot 158 A Pre-Columbian Nayarit Seated Female

Dating to approximately 100 B.C. - 100 A.D., from Mexico. An enchanting terracotta female figure, she sits on a stylized chair, leaning forward. Each ear decorated with three spools, the nose pierced with ring, the tall mass of incised hair unpainted. A thick collar or choker around her neck. Beautiful and fascinating dendrite formations lie all over the figure, formed over the millennia and testament to this object's extreme age. 16"H, repaired.

Provenance: Ex-private Chicago, IL collection.

This lot will be sold not subject to a reserve. The starting price is the price at which the item can sell.