A LARGE & UNIQUE STANDING YOUNG EAGLE WITH OPEN BEAK AND HEADDRESS

This bold ceramic sculpture stands as a totally unique object, unlike any other. The remains of black pigment are visible on the face and open beak, the hood-like headdress with spout as vent on the top cover the head. It has been said that the hood represents a young eagle because a hood of down is a common occurrence among young eagles, which are later shed. The wide wings, the long tail feather, and the three pronged feet indicate this identification.

ORIGIN

Colima, Comala Type., Colima, Mexico, West Coast Culture., Protoclassic, circa 100 B.C. to A.D. 250.

DIMENSION

H 9IN x L 14.7IN
H 22.86CM x L 37.338CM

PROVENANCE

Formerly in the Meza Family collection of Pre-Columbian Art formed during the 1960s.

CONDITION

Excellent.