Published Pre-Columbian Jama-Coaque Pottery Mother and Child Figure • Condition: Fragmentary as shown

• Condition: Fragmentary as shown

and a prominent nose

Dimensions: 7”

The expressive modeling and imposing scale of the present example exemplify the artistic achievements of the ancient peoples of West Mexico

associated with rulership

Published Pre-Columbian Jama-Coaque Pottery Mother and Child Figure • Condition: Fragmentary as shownPre Columbian Jama Coaque Pottery Mother and Child Figure Ecuador, circa 200 BC 200 AD A finely modeled hollow pottery figure depicting a seated female carrying a child on her back, rendered in the distinctive sculptural tradition of the Jama Coaque culture of coastal Ecuador. The figure displays a pronounced cranial form, almond shaped eyes, and a prominent nose, with applied ear ornaments and a multi strand necklace. The child, secured behind the