Large Pre-Columbian Veracruz pottery head Marc Fertig

Marc Fertig

Diameter: 18 mm

The sculpture is modeled in solid terracotta and depicts a seated human figure with knees bent forward and hands resting upon the thighs

Ancient Roman Green Glass Unguentarium

The mouth is slightly open

Large Pre-Columbian Veracruz pottery head Marc FertigLarge Veracruz Ceremonial Head Classic Veracruz, ca. 600900 A. D. Height: 10 in. (25. 4 cm) mount included An impressive and finely modeled terracotta head of monumental scale, representing an elite or ritual participant from the Classic Veracruz culture. The face is naturalistically rendered with almond shaped eyes, a straight prominent nose, and slightly parted lips revealing modeled teethan expressive hallmark of the Veracruz sculptural tradition.