Rare Pre-Columbian Clay Mold from the Jama-Coaque Culture

This very fine pre-Columbian clay mold originates from the Jama-Coaque culture on the northwestern coast of Ecuador. Such molds are rare, as they were used to produce numerous figures. This piece includes a pressed figure, demonstrating the end result of creating a figure with this mold.

Provenance: Private collection of Danish engineer Eigil Ettrup Petersen, acquired during his travels in South America in the 1950s.

Culture & Date: Jama-Coaque, 500 BC - 500 AD.

Condition: Very good.

Dimensions (Without Stand):

• Height: 7.7 cm
• Length: 2.5 cm
• Width: 4.5 cm