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Framed Collection of Pre-Classic Period Sculptures / Heads

Offered by: Thomas Gallery Ltd.

Description
Incredible collection of pre-columbian clay sculptures / figures / statues / pottery, mounted and framed. The pieces date from the pre-classic (Formative) period of Meso-American cultures that inhabited present day Mexico and Guatemala.

During the Preclassic Era, or Formative Period, large-scale ceremonial architecture, writing, cities and states developed. Many of the distinctive elements of Mesoamerican civilization can be traced back to this period, including the dominance of corn, the building of pyramids, human sacrifice, jaguar-worship, the complex calendar, and many of the gods. The beautiful and stunning figures in this collection were used ritualistically in prayer and devotion for fertility and veneration. The sculptures are surrounded by a collection of Pre-Columbian Obsidian (volcanic glass) arrowheads.

References: Antiquities, Tribal Art, Mayan, Olmec, Zoque, mounted decorative objects and wall hangings.

More Information

Period:	Pre 18th Century
Condition:	Good. Minor losses. There are losses to several of the sculptures in the collection.
Creation Date:	2000 BCE-200 CE
Styles / Movements:	Other
Incollect Reference #:	445025

Dimensions

W.	15.5 in;	H.	29.5 in;	D.	1.5 in;
W.	39.37 cm;	H.	74.93 cm;	D.	3.81 cm;

Message from Seller:

T. Thomas Gargiulo came from a dual background as a Ph.D. in Psychology with extensive training in Art History and Anthropology to form Thomas Gallery in downtown Manhattan in 1997 to balance intellectual with design pursuits. Since its inception the gallery has seen decorative arts as a vibrant representation of human culture of each age and as a portal to understanding it. P: 917.434.4032 E: thomasgalleryltd@gmail.com