Shaman Vase Tzintzuntzan Michoacan Mexico 400 To 100 Bc Pre-columbian Art

Rare and beautiful little tripod vase with wave-shaped feet. It is adorned around the perimeter of a radiant decoration and in the receptacle, a divinity with a powerful body, hands with fingers in the shape of claws directed towards the sky, the legs symbolically transform into undulating snakes. This figure is drawn with meticulousness, it demonstrates the dexterity of the artists of this civilization which radiated all over Michoacan and part of the state of Guanajuato. This vase was to be used to receive offerings intended for the mother earth goddess. Beige terracotta with smooth polychrome slip, one glued broken foot and very small chip on the collar. Good general state of conservation (original and period decor), see photos. Tzintzuntzan, Michoacan, Western Mexico, late classical period, 400 to 100 BC. Dimensions: 3.3 X 5.6 cm Provenance: former A. & M Grant Usa collection, established between 1950 and 1960. Sold with certificate of authenticity from Expert S. Reynes * Shipping costs on estimate