Pre-Columbian Maya pottery figure a straight nose

a straight nose

identifying Herakles and reinforcing the heroic theme

The sandstone surface displays an attractive ancient patina with natural weathering

Authentic Ancient Greek silver obol struck at Selge

Ex Private NY collection

Pre-Columbian Maya pottery figure a straight nosePre Columbian Maya pottery seated female figure, Guatemala, ca. 600900 CE. Finely modeled kneeling figure depicted with hands resting upon the knees, adorned with an elaborate tiered headdress, large circular ear ornaments, necklace, and bracelets. The face displays the refined almond shaped eyes and serene expression characteristic of Late Classic Maya ceramic sculpture. The figure is hollow formed with vent holes visible at the reverse and retains