Pre-Columbian Chinesco Type C pottery figure Douglas Rhodenbaugh Estate

Douglas Rhodenbaugh Estate

from whose estate in Cape Coral

A striking hand-painted polychrome bowl from the Nazca culture of southern Peru

The combined presence of both animals in this incensario may reflect themes of death

Pre-Columbian Chinesco Type C pottery figure Douglas Rhodenbaugh EstatePRE COLUMBIAN CHINESCO SEATED FIGURE, TYPE CNayarit, ca. 300 B. C.A. D. 300 Superbly modeled hollow pottery figure seated cross legged, grasping a pestle and shallow mortar held before the chest in an act of ritual preparation. The expressive face displays broad features with a prominent nose, large circular ear ornaments, and painted headband; traces of original red, cream, and black slip remain throughout, forming decorative bands and a broad