Pre-Columbian Mixtec Xantil effigy figure
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Pre-Columbian Mixtec Xantil effigy figure from Mexico, ca. 800-1200 CE. Polychrome-decorated earthenware seated effigy, forearms resting on elevated knees. Wearing a wide band headpiece with side lappets, enormous disk ear decorations, and a broad collar with dangles. Expressive facial features, mouth slightly open to reveal upper teeth. Details are painted in multicolor. 14 1/4" in height. A hairline crack repaired at the neck, left hand, and foot was reattached with restoration over the break line. Right ear ornament reattached with restoration over the break line. A small two-inch section was restored at the bottom of the back of the left leg otherwise intact. Scarce example! Ex Private Minnesota collection, ex Tanya Perper, FL.
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