*Ocarina cérémoniel

representing a dignitary seated in a hieratic position, with his shoulders raised and a hand placed on his upper arm with powerful muscles. This position indicates that he is a lord who plays pelota. He is wearing a rectangular loincloth that falls over his calves, a necklace made up of large pearls arranged in a cascade. The bottom of his face is covered with a skin mask or a protection designed to cushion the impact of the latex ball. Her headdress is in the form of a circular crown and is made up of twisted turbans tied at the back. His face gives off a beautiful, serene and powerful expression of a man of power. Beige hollow clay with traces of turquoise paint. Broken and glued head Maya - Jaina - Campeche, Mexico, 550 - 850 AD 17 x 7.3 x 7.6 cm Provenance: - Former Alain Brisset collection since 1968 - Mermoz Gallery, 2005 A thermoluminescence test from the ASA laboratories will be given to the buyer. Lot presented in Temporary Importation