
Jalisco Warrior and Captive
"Jalisco Warrior and Captive" is a pre Columbian ceramic sculpture from the Jalisco region of western Mexico, dating to approximately 100 BCE to 200 CE. The work depicts two figures in a dynamic composition, likely representing a warrior and a bound captive, and exemplifies the sophisticated modeling techniques characteristic of Jalisco pottery traditions. The piece provides valuable insight into the martial practices and social hierarchies of this ancient Mesoamerican culture.
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- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
October 11, 2024
Estimate: $6,000 – $9,000
Lot 47
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