Culture Nebaj. Human head sculpted in the round, adorned with a double halo head…

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Culture Nebaj.

Human head sculpted in the round, adorned with a double halo headdress and discoid earrings. Wide-open eyes and open mouth. Terracotta with red and beige slip. Maya, Guatemala, in the El Quiché region. 550-950 A.D. Height: 20 cm. Acquired from Galerie Van de Vyver and accompanied by its certificate of authenticity. Condition. Good condition. Restoration. Provenance: Collection of antiquities and archaeology of the late Mr. A.B (1925-2012).

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