{"product_id":"pre-columbian-bahia-painted-standing-figure","title":"Pre-Columbian Bahía Painted Standing Figure","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEcuador, Manabí Province, Bahía Culture, ca. 500 BC–500 AD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9 3\/8 in. (23.8 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA finely modeled Pre-Columbian ceramic standing figure from the Bahía culture of coastal Ecuador. The figure displays the characteristic elongated head, heavy-lidded eyes, prominent nose, and applied ear ornaments associated with Bahía artistry. The lower body is decorated with carefully incised geometric motifs representing a wrapped garment or textile, while the surface retains attractive traces of its original red, cream, and black pigments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hollow construction features ancient vent holes from the firing process, and the figure has developed an appealing earthen patina with areas of mineral encrustation and age-related surface wear consistent with long burial. It remains in excellent overall condition with no visible evidence of modern restoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrated examples of this form appear in Frederick J. Dockstader’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndian Art in South America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Plate 46), where similar Bahía standing figures are discussed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ex. Riley Auctions, Indiana; Ex. House of the Six Directions, Scottsdale, Arizona, retaining the original dealer tag on the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA handsome and well-provenanced example of Bahía ceramic sculpture, representing one of the most accomplished artistic traditions of ancient coastal Ecuador.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minerva Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53341245473065,"sku":null,"price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/2762\/2185\/files\/IMG-8186.jpg?v=1784306304","url":"https:\/\/minerva-gallery.com\/products\/pre-columbian-bahia-painted-standing-figure","provider":"Minerva Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}