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Coupe à pigment, Culture Maya, Guatemala, Classique récent, 550-950 AP. J.-C. — Maya Shell Pigment container in the shape of a Hand, Late Classic, AD. 550-950

Coupe à pigment, Culture Maya, Guatemala, Classique récent, 550-950 AP. J.-C.

Maya Shell Pigment container in the shape of a Hand, Late Classic, AD. 550-950

This Maya shell pigment container from the Late Classic period (AD 550-950) is carved in the shape of a hand, reflecting the sophisticated artisanal practices of Guatemalan Maya civilization. The vessel demonstrates both functional utility and refined sculptural form characteristic of Maya ceramic arts.

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Arts d’Afrique, d’Océanie et des Amériques

November 30, 2021

Estimate: $20,000$30,000

Lot 180

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Coupe à pigment, Culture Maya, Guatemala, Classique récent, 550-950 AP. J.-C., Maya Shell Pigment container in the shape of a Hand, Late Classic, AD. 550-950

This Maya shell pigment container from the Late Classic period (AD 550-950) is carved in the shape of a hand, reflecting the sophisticated artisanal practices of Guatemalan Maya civilization. The vessel demonstrates both functional utility and refined sculptural form characteristic of Maya ceramic arts.

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Terracotta, Functional Art, Ritualistic, Sculptural, Vessel, Pre-Columbian, Hand, Ceramic, Ancient, Mayan