Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Rare Zacatecas “Alien” Drummer Figure. Aztec, Olmec, Maya for Sale

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Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Rare Zacatecas “Alien” Drummer Figure. Aztec, Olmec, Maya For Sale

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Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Rare Zacatecas “Alien” Drummer Figure. Aztec, Olmec, Maya:
$6500.00

A fabulous Zacatecas Drummer figure from Jalisco in Western Mexico, dating back to 250 BC-250 AD.

Hollow-built pottery male figure of a substantial size depicted in a seated position with his knees tightly held against the sides of a cylindrical drum and with bent arms resting on top.

The highly burnished surface presents a vibrant red slip as the ground for further cream and black negative resist linear and geometric motifs which course across the chest, legs and arms.

The head boasts openwork eyes and mouth, a prominent nose and perforated earrings meant for additional ornamentation. The enigmatic "horns" projecting from its brow. Two hairline cracks professionally restored otherwise intact with no other repairs or restoration. Measures 13 3/4" H.

The sculptural creations from Zacatecas are some of the most admired figures to come out of ancient West Mexico.

The consistency of form as well as the bright, recognizable colors of the slip pigmentation, and highly-abstract presentation make them some of the most unique ceramic statues from anywhere in the world, and male/female figures like this example are often found in pairs exhibiting similar stylization.

Though specific to areas of Jalisco, these figures are often scarce as scholars believe they were produced only for a brief period of ancient Mesoamerican history.

Overall, a striking example of the type and guaranteed to be a centerpiece in any Pre-Columbian collection!

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Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Rare Zacatecas “Alien” Drummer Figure. Aztec, Olmec, Maya For Sale

Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Rare Zacatecas “Alien” Drummer Figure. Aztec, Olmec, Maya: $6500.00

Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Rare Zacatecas “Alien” Drummer Figure. Aztec, Olmec, Maya:
$6500.00