Pre-Columbian Veracruz pottery head fragment the revered Old Fire God

the revered Old Fire God

Coastal Ecuadorc

Rendered in a seated posture with legs splayed and hands resting upon the abdomen

dating to approximately 200 BC to 300 AD

with the air aperture preserved at the rear

Pre-Columbian Veracruz pottery head fragment the revered Old Fire GodVERACRUZ POTTERY SONRIENTE HEAD FRAGMENT Central Veracruz, Late Classic Period, circa 600900 A. D. Height: 6 in (15. 2 cm); Width: 7 in (17. 8 cm) A finely modeled terracotta head fragment of a classic Sonriente (Smiling) figure from Veracruz, distinguished by its exuberant expression and towering headdress. The serene, joyful face features slightly closed almond shaped eyes, full lips drawn into a radiant smile, and large circular ear ornaments. The