Pre-Columbian Proto-Maya Pottery Figure and a projecting beard-like chin

and a projecting beard-like chin symbolizing wisdom and time

Pre-Columbian Tairona Zoomorphic Pottery Vessel — Northern Colombia

rendered in a refined sculptural manner associated with Late Classic Maya ceramic traditions

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Pre-Columbian Proto-Maya Pottery Figure and a projecting beard-like chinPre Columbian Proto Maya Pottery Figure El Salvador Guatemala Middle Preclassic, ca. 600300 BCE Height: 6 3 4" A hand modeled ceramic figure from the Proto Maya cultural sphere of southeastern Mesoamerica, likely from the border region of El Salvador and Guatemala. Depicted seated with arms extended, the figure displays the rounded body proportions, expressive facial features, and characteristic coiffure associated with Preclassic ritual sculpture.