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Statue articulée d'homme souriant, Totonaque (Veracruz), Mexique, 300 AV. J.-C.-600 AP. J.-C. — Veracruz Articulated Smiling figure Mexico, Late Classic, AD 550-950

Statue articulée d'homme souriant, Totonaque (Veracruz), Mexique, 300 AV. J.-C.-600 AP. J.-C.

Veracruz Articulated Smiling figure Mexico, Late Classic, AD 550-950

A Totonac articulated smiling figure from Veracruz, Mexico, featuring movable joints that allowed the limbs to be positioned. This distinctive sculpture represents the characteristic cheerful expression and innovative design of Totonac ceramic art.

Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Extra! Objets rares et singuliers extra-européens

June 28, 2021

Estimate: $2,500 – $3,500

Lot 35

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Statue articulée d'homme souriant, Totonaque (Veracruz), Mexique, 300 AV. J.-C.-600 AP. J.-C., Veracruz Articulated Smiling figure Mexico, Late Classic, AD 550-950

A Totonac articulated smiling figure from Veracruz, Mexico, featuring movable joints that allowed the limbs to be positioned. This distinctive sculpture represents the characteristic cheerful expression and innovative design of Totonac ceramic art.

Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Veracruz, Mexico, 300 BC-600 AD, Articulated Figure, Smiling Face, Pre-Columbian, Totonac, Ceramic, Figurative