Lot 8-272. A gorgeous Maya Chiefs bowl from El Salvador, ca. 250 – 400 AD.

Maya Chiefs Bowl. A gorgeous Maya Chiefs bowl from El Salvador, ca. 250 – 400 AD.  This elaborately decorated example is 6-3/4” in diameter and features 12 seated lords, painted alternately with red and black bodies.  The interior is decorated with five vultures arrayed around a central Lamat glyph symbolizing the eighth day of the ritual calendar, which is associated with the Heavenly Dragon.  The bowl has a great carinated shape, a ribbed base, vivid paint and good mineral deposits.  Ex Tribal Treasures gallery.  Value range $600 - $1000.

 

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