Description: PRE COLUMBIAN TOLITA-TUMACO FEMALE FIGURE 1st-5th CENTURY FROM ECUADOR-This item was purchased in 1995 from a art dealer in Quito, Ecuador and this figurine comes with a typed letter in Spanish that tells you a little about the culture that produced the item.A historical artifact and unique archaeological discovery that is one of a kind genuine ancient Pre-Columbian made by hand by La Tolita-Tumaco o Mataje People of Ecuador. ECUADORTolita/Tumaco cultures, 400 B.C.–400 A.D You can see a similar example at the Metropolitan Museum in New York web site: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/313217Provenance is typed letter written in Spanish from Art Dealer in Ecuador that was given to me and I will provide original paper to buyer / purchaser. Below is English Translation of typed letter:Tumaco or Mataje:One of the most transcendental aspects of Tolita culture is metallurgy, in which its artists stood out with unparalleled pieces, managing to master the technique of metal working. The manufacture of the figurines in this culture is based on grayish clay paste, worked in molds, but only the front part, finishing the back part roughly by hand, resulting flat and sunken towards the inside, figures of both sexes are found and a great variety of attitudes, usually the standing figure, with the arms placed to the sides of the body. The female figures wear a head dress, a short skirt, plain or decorated with incisions, leaving the upper part of the body uncovered. The features are natural, frequently representing the faces of old people, full of wrinkles. Typical are the eyes formed by a combination of relief and incision, sometimes pointing to the eyeball. They have a ring-shaped nose ring. All figures have a strongly deformed skull frontal occipitally and usually devoid of decoration.You will receive the following item:Title: Female FigureDate: 1st–5th centuryGeography: EcuadorCulture: Tolita-TumacoMedium: Ceramic (the color and general appearance like sandstone or limestone)Aprox. Dimensions: H. 3 x W. 1 3/8 x D. 1 in. Classification: Ceramic-SculptureSigns of wear and Age - Missing feet / chip and hands, see pics otherwise in beautiful condition considering it was created over 1,000 years ago! See photos for details and e-mail me with your questions. Terms and conditions of sale:Item is sold as is and as described in this listing with all attempts being made to be accurate in describing item before posting. If you have a question please e-mail me before placing a bid or purchasing item. Please pay for item upon purchase or within grace period and any non paying bidders being reported to eBay. If you are not happy with purchase then first contact me before posting negative feedback, I am a square trader. My goal is to offer you the best deals and a positive buying experience with the best customer service. Payment is handled thru eBay.For international shipment Ebay takes care of shipment and all paperwork. Items are sent after payment is received along with tracking information via e-mail.
Price: 35 USD
Location: Los Angeles, California
End Time: 2024-12-05T03:53:29.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Color: Gray
Culture: Latin American
