2 Terra Cotta Pieces

Discussion in 'Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain' started by dude, Feb 8, 2022.

  1. dude

    dude Well-Known Member

    Hi all,

    Does anyone recognize these pieces?

    Thank you!

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  2. dude

    dude Well-Known Member

    More of the 2nd piece . . .

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  3. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    The little guy is a Mexican souvenir, inspired by pre-Columbian terracottas.

    I wonder if the vase is made by Kabyle Berbers from Algeria? Their ceramics often look a bit indigenous American.
     
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  4. dude

    dude Well-Known Member

    Thanks, AJ. I thought the one looked Mayan PC but wasn't sure if it was authentic. I'll check out your lead on the other piece.
     
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  5. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    It is a nice example. I would say Mixtec inspired though, rather than Maya.
     
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    dude Well-Known Member

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  7. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Yes, it is similar to Kabyle terracottas, both are Berber.
     
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