This piece commands attention from every angle and displays beautifully as both an archaeological artifact and a work of ancient art
masterfully carved with the visage of a deity or noble ancestor
A rare and highly unusual example depicting a stylized anthropomorphic figure seated within a ceremonial litter or carrying platform
Provenance:Ex Leigh Fincher
rendered in a simple yet expressive Roman provincial style
Pre-Columbian Nayarit Pottery Drummer Figure – West Mexico Shaft Tomb This piece commands attention fromAuthentic Pre Columbian pottery figure from Nayarit, West Mexico, dating to approximately 200 BC to 300 AD. This hollow ceramic sculpture depicts a seated male figure holding a drum, a form associated with music, ritual, and ceremonial life in ancient West Mexican shaft tomb culture. The figure displays classic Nayarit stylistic features, including a rounded face, applied ear ornaments, and a cap style headdress. The drum is integrated into the body