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

Lot 1248

An Atlantic Watershed Region tripod vessel

Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £500

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Description

An Atlantic Watershed Region tripod vessel
Costa Rica, circa 100 BC - 500 AD
pottery, the bowl with a wide rim on three standing male supports with a slit abdomen containing a sphere and with bird surmounts,
15.2cm high,
an Atlantic Watershed Region pottery tripod vessel, with long tailed monkey supports, 20cm high, and two Mexican pottery tripod vessels, 15cm and 10.5cm high. (4)

Provenance
figures and birds vessel - Banks - Primitive Inc., Maryland, USA, 30th September 1994.
Romy Rey Collection, London.