COLIMA Dog, Precolumbian, VERY FINE - $1,400 - (De Kalb, IL)

Ancient Mexico, Colima Culture ca. 300 BC - 300 AD. A plump dog with hole in ear as a spout. A breed of hairless dog (Techichi) was frequently modelled by Colima artists. Dogs were believed to accompany the souls f the dead on their journey into the netherworld. Length: Approx. 8" Height: Approx. 5" Width: Approx. 3 3/4" Condition: In very good overall condition. Finely modeled as expected with mineral and soil accretionHole in one ear Pre columbian Mexican and Mayan art

Posted in De Kalb, IL, Antiques
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