Hi Louis,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
The Huastec effigy vessels that have come to market in the last 10 years have not brought as much as they once did - typically in the $300-500 range.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

An antique Pre-Columbian earthenware or terracotta effigy water vessel
Huastec culture, Vera Cruz, circa 400-900 CE
Of circular section with flared lip, the cylindrical neck with figural attributes including "ears" and pierced "arm" handles, stylized polychrome whorl decoration characteristic with Echuatl and Quetzalcoatl.
9-1/2 inches overall height
CONDITION: This vessel appears to be in good condition with some expected wear commensurate to age.
PROVENANCE: Inherited
$300-500*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia