Colima Pihuamo Style Standing Female Figure
300 BCE. Pre-Columbian West Mexico, Colima, Pihuamo Style, ca. 300 BCE – 300 CE. A tall and elegant standing female figure from the Pihuamo sculptural tradition of the Colima region. Shown upright with legs slightly apart and arms confidently crossed high across the chest—a hallmark posture of Pihuamo figures—the sculpture conveys a sense of composure and authority. She wears a broad, ribbed cap and large earspools, with traces of cream pigment highlighting the neckline and garment edges. The warm red slip and mineral deposits across the surface attest to long-term burial within a shaft tomb. Typical of the Pihuamo style, the figure presents simplified but confident modeling, a strong silhouette, and characteristic facial features including coffee-bean eyes and a small incised mouth. Size: 5.75" W x 15.25" H (14.6 cm x 38.7 cm) Size: 5.75" W x 15.25" H (14.6 cm W x 38.7 cm H).
Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Los Angeles, California, USA collection; ex-major gallery, Beverly Hills, California, USA, primarily acquired between 1985 and 2005
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Item #
199771
Condition
Intact and excellent. Liberal manganese deposits top to bottom attest to the age and authenticity of this very fine figure!
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300 BCE. Pre-Columbian West Mexico, Colima, Pihuamo Style, ca. 300 BCE – 300 CE. A tall and elegant standing female figure from the Pihuamo sculptural tradition of the Colima region. Shown upright with legs slightly apart and arms confidently crossed high across the chest—a hallmark posture of Pihuamo figures—the sculpture conveys a sense of composure and authority. She wears a broad, ribbed cap and large earspools, with traces of cream pigment highlighting the neckline and garment edges. The warm red slip and mineral deposits across the surface attest to long-term burial within a shaft tomb. Typical of the Pihuamo style, the figure presents simplified but confident modeling, a strong silhouette, and characteristic facial features including coffee-bean eyes and a small incised mouth. Size: 5.75" W x 15.25" H (14.6 cm x 38.7 cm) Size: 5.75" W x 15.25" H (14.6 cm W x 38.7 cm H).
Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Los Angeles, California, USA collection; ex-major gallery, Beverly Hills, California, USA, primarily acquired between 1985 and 2005
SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.).For those not using LiveAuctioneers' Live Ship program, Artemis Fine Arts offers expert in-house packing and worldwide shipping. With over 20 years of experience, our team provides careful, reliable, and affordable service. For a quick quote on this lot, please contact support@artemisfinearts.com prior to the auction, or call 720-890-7700.
PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception.
Item #
199771
Condition
Intact and excellent. Liberal manganese deposits top to bottom attest to the age and authenticity of this very fine figure!
Buyer's Premium
30%
Estimate
Reserve
Time, Location
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