Pre-Columbian Sonriente head, ex-Mathias Komor
c. 600-900 CE, Veracruz, Mexico region, moulded brown terracotta pottery, part of a larger statue, the smiling figure with scrolling headdress and ear ornaments, on custom black iron stand, Mathias Komor sticker on reverse, 7"h x 6"w (pottery), 9.5"h (total)
Condition: Good, fragment from larger statue but the head is complete without repairs or restorations **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.
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c. 600-900 CE, Veracruz, Mexico region, moulded brown terracotta pottery, part of a larger statue, the smiling figure with scrolling headdress and ear ornaments, on custom black iron stand, Mathias Komor sticker on reverse, 7"h x 6"w (pottery), 9.5"h (total)
Condition: Good, fragment from larger statue but the head is complete without repairs or restorations **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.