Pair of Pre-Columbian Veracruz Pottery Head Fragments with visible mineral deposits and

with visible mineral deposits and areas of manganese accretion consistent with age and long-term burial

Reference: Milne 237 (type)

Tom Wood collection

The vessel features a tall flaring base supporting a domed chamber with three projecting side vents

The surface preserves significant areas of original post-fire pigment in deep red

Pair of Pre-Columbian Veracruz Pottery Head Fragments with visible mineral deposits andPAIR OF VERACRUZ POTTERY HEAD FRAGMENTS, POSSIBLY REPRESENTING XIPE TOTEC Central Veracruz, Late Classic Period, circa A. D. 600900Each approximately 5 in x 5 1 8"Mounted together on a custom double display base A compelling pair of terracotta heads modeled with the bold, expressive realism characteristic of Classic Veracruz sculpture. Each shows a broad headdress, large ear ornaments, and deeply modeled facial features with hollowed eye sockets, as