PAIR OF TUMACO HEADS
TUMACO-LA TOLITA CULTURE, ECUADOR OR COLOMBIA, C. 1ST–5TH CENTURY A.D.
African & Oceanic Art, Natural History and Ancient Art
Auction: 30 July 2025 from 14:00 BST
Description
light grey terracotta, each depicting a dignitary with almond-shaped eyes in relief and emaciated features, one figure with a nose piercing, each accompanied by a bespoke mount. (2)
Dimensions
largest 7.7cm tall
Provenance
Jean-Claude Ferrand Collection, Arizona, United States, acquired in Bogota, Colombia, in 1975
Footnote
For a similar example, please see; The Metropolitan Museum, New York, accession number 1979.206.1022.