Potential pre-Colombian pottery
01 August 2025
Description

This piece is quite worn, given its potential age as I’ve been told and may be a piece of pre-Colombian pottery. You can see where from the attached photos it is chipped around the rim.

Dimensions

The item is 7 inches tall and 11 inches around the circumference

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Answered within 5 days
By David U.
Aug 06, 19:53 UTC
Fair Market Value
$100 - $250 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Hello, this item is a hand-modeled ceramic vessel measuring 7 inches in height with a circumference of 11 inches, likely representing a figural depiction rooted in Mesoamerican iconography. The piece appears to be coated in a dark patina, possibly intentional aging. It shows a central anthropomorphic figure surrounded by multiple smaller faces and headdresses, which echoes stylistic traits found in pre-Columbian cultures such as the Veracruz or Mezcala traditions. However, the execution, facial proportions, and overall composition suggest it may be a later reproduction or folk art inspired by ancient prototypes rather than a true antiquity.

Without thermoluminescence testing or controlled excavation provenance, attribution to the pre-Columbian period remains speculative. The market is flooded with replicas, many of which display similar wear patterns and iconographic borrowings. If confirmed as a modern homage or reproduction, its value would fall between $100 and $250 USD.

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