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Pair of small ceramic ceremonial masks
Ecuador
Jama-Coaque culture, 500 BC - 500 AD
Rare pair of diminutive masks used for ceremonial purposes. They feature large open lenticular eyes, an eagle-beak nose supporting a spherical nariguera (nose ornament), the mask on the right adorned with a tamba (jewel) over the ear, and both faces with full-lipped mouths. Both skulls are pierced with suspension holes.
The Jama-Coaque culture developed on Ecuador's central coast, south of La Tolita. Like the Bahía and La Tolita cultures, it is the product of the original development of the Chorrera culture (1000 BC). Particularly renowned for its elegant ceramic figurines with stereotyped features, these are distinguished by the variety and richness of their ornamentation. Close to the Tumaco-Tolita culture, it nevertheless differs in its approach to ceramics through a combination of incised relief. Similarly, a significant proportion of the ceramics produced are of a ceremonial nature, often depicting high-ranking figures.
Ceramic, altuglas base
24 x 15 cm including base
Surface wear, small chips
Private collection
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Ref: 4XOCEWA62V
| Style | Tribal Art (Terracotta sculpture of Tribal Art Style) |
| Period | 16th century and older (Terracotta sculpture 16th century and older) |
| Country of origin | Ecuador |
| Shipping Time | Ready to ship in 2-3 Business Days |
| Location | 38090, Villefontaine, France |
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