Description: RARE PRE-COLUMBIAN COLIMA TERRACOTTA THINKING FIGURE ARTIFACT~ CIRCA 1ST CENTURY B.C. TO 2ND CENTURY A.D. ~ Fresh out of a private collection started about the 1960's to the 1970's, we have the privilege to offer you this rare Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima Terracotta thinking figure artifact.Circa 1st Century B.C. - 2nd Century A.D and measures 10.5" high x 8" long x 7" depth.Featuring a male figure that appears to be kneeling on one knee and typically with this pose it refers to the thinking pose. Featuring stunning colors of rusty red, brown, gray and black. Just a stunning ancient artifact.This monumental figure is in original, ancient condition with no restoration or repainting. Some minor nicks, abrasions and miniscule stress fractures to the sides of the head. Very hard to see, this is all natural for historical artifacts of this age. All commensurate with age, being 2000 years old, it is a wonder they even exist.This piece is an authentic, genuine artifact from West Mexico. Please review the photographs thoroughly for the condition, this is very important. If you have any questions, please let us know.This is just one piece out of many from the Estate collection in our gallery and would look absolutely stunning in any setting. Great addition for any Pre-Columbian artifact collector. On all of our items, insurance is mandatory and is the Handling Cost. We tried to make this easier on our customers. Ebay does not prompt for an insurance amount. We will break it down for you upon end of sale in the invoice. We ship out Priority Mail or if this is an International purchase, Priority Mail International to protect you with your purchases and get them to you fast. If the shipping runs less, we will refund that amount to you. If you have any questions or concerns, we are easy to get along with. You can email us through eBay, contact the seller. We have photographed every part for you, so that you can see the condition. Feel free to ask any questions or if you need more detailed photos, we are easy to deal with. PLEASE READ COMPLETE LISTING AND VIEW ALL PHOTOGRAPHS BEFORE BIDDING. Sir Richards Antiques and Fine Art Center c/o Richard and Barbara Woodard 3487 Waterbury Stowe Road Waterbury Center, Vermont 05677 Remember to bid early to avoid disappointment. We are available to answer e-mails from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (Eastern Standard Time), Seven days a week, except for Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. You can bid with confidence that this is a good investment item to add to your collection. Check out our other quality auctions. Well worth a look! Thank you for bidding and have a great day, Barbara and Richard! Shipments will be made within 1 working day of receipt, unless there is an unusual circumstance. RETURN POLICY: No returns on any items, unless we have grossly misrepresented the item only. To make any returns, we must be notified that you wish to return the item the day it is received at the Post Office or the day it is delivered from the carrier. Buyer pays all shipping costs back and forth. Thank you. You are welcome to personally view or pick your item up at our showroom, which contains Early American to Continental furniture, fine paintings and prints, fine porcelains and glass, plus almost every category pertaining to our past. Open seven days a week 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (Eastern Standard Time)
Price: 1895 USD
Location: Waterbury Center, Vermont
End Time: 2025-01-10T16:10:48.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Provenance: Has Paperwork
Color: Multi-Color
Material: Terracota
Circa: 1st Century BC - 2nd Century AD
Maker: Unknown
Country/Region of Origin: Mexico
Era: Prehistoric
Original/Reproduction: Original
Region: West Mexico
Height: 10.5 in
Featured Refinements: Pre-Columbian Antiquities
Culture: Latin American
Age: Pre-1800