This is a seated terra cotta man with open hole at the top of head with crossed legs and long thin arms; he has a gold ring in nose.
A relative bought it while he was in Coulmbia and I inherited it. I include information in Spanish from a Colombian museum as one image along with various pictures of this sculpture.
Hi Maryann,
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Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
An antique Pre-Columbian Quimbayan seated terracotta figure
Possibly 7th-10th Century
The seated figure with crossed legs and gold nose ring, polychromed body.
8 inches tall
CONDITION: with some repaired breaks to arms
PROVENANCE: acquired in Colombia, then by inheritance
$600-900*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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