Arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas - 20th September 2023

Lot 1168

A Nicoya vessel

Estimate £150 - £250 | Hammer £150

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Description

A Nicoya vessel
Costa Rica, circa 1100 - 1450 AD
pottery, with a circular spreading foot and a girdled ovoid body, with an applied transformation head, with fangs and nodules, with remains of painted decoration including a long stylised animal,
37cm high.

Provenance
Romy Rey Collection, London.