Huari Pottery Standing Figure w/ Face Paint

**First Time At Auction**

Pre-Columbian, South Coast Peru, Huari (Wari), ca. 700 to 1000 CE. A fascinating mold-made pottery figure of rotund form, depicted standing with both hands on his broad torso. Beautifully embellished with beige, light orange, and brown pigments, the hollow figure exhibits a sizable head, fit with a pair of almond-shaped eyes with ovoid pupils, a flat nose, and an open mouth. Two ears flank his curious visage, sticking out from below a beige skullcap. Lovely brown lines adorn his face, representing face paint or tattoos. Boasting a lustrous burnish, this intriguing figure serves as a fabulous example from Huari culture! Size: 4.75" W x 8.125" H (12.1 cm x 20.6 cm)

Provenance: ex-Estate of Dr. W.M. Bogdanowicz, Naples, Florida, USA

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#160745
Condition Report: Petite nick to proper left shoulder. Expected light abraded areas and barely distinguishable scratches. Otherwise, intact and excellent with impressive remaining pigment.