Mayan Terracotta Head Fragments oillamp 1163/15700577-12341261)

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The balanced arrangement reflects the elegance and refinement of Egyptian jewelry-making

Lisa the day

following the arrival of Portuguese trading vessels on the West African coast

The circular filling hole is pierced through the body and the lamp is adorned with an intricately molded frog motif

Mayan Terracotta Head Fragments oillamp 1163/15700577-12341261)Pre Columbian Era, Maya Culture, c. 250950 AD, Yucatn Peninsula, Mexico A fascinating group of three small terracotta head fragments, once part of votive figurines from the heart of the ancient Maya world. Likely originating from the broader cultural sphere that includes Maya, Teotihuacan, or Chichn Itz influences, these fragments bear weathered yet expressive featuresbroad noses, almond shaped eyes, and defined browsthat hint at the original figures'