Maya Plumbate Pottery Vessel w/...

plumbate maya quetzalcoatl lord pre-columbian deity teotihuacan pottery vessel kukulkan covarrubias plumed indicates feathered wind adorn temple stated stood attributed unique compliments surface ware revered representations mexico miguel anthropomorphic posit base headdress figure's long head called divine snake collection visage remaining wisdom late discoid tapers possibly dressed chin sharp bearing piercings exterior body accentuate original language century writings peace culture south carolina ex-kaplan estate chips excellent connected purchased pitting form presenting rises hold deep featuring tall walls subtle hourglass kukulkan/quetzalcoatl extended circular gages holds frowning face surrounded concentric circles flanked toothy smile snarl sits atop jutting nose heavy lidded eyes high figure showing layered collar wings bent arms decorated beautifully helps pigments forest small number artisans mexico/guatemala border exported collared neck sky-like motifs serpent nahuatl numerous stone heads embellish steps artist/anthropologist illustrations indigenous cultures ancient americas continue contribute scholarly studies today good world prosperity maize staple food indians hidden mountain substance tonacatepetl invented arts isthmus tehuantepec york alfred holly springs north cultural patrimony code 2600 chapter guaranteed accompany handle shipping nicks fading pigment earthen encrustations shape description protruding arched lines cloud-like burnish green wider pre-classic discovered sciences knopf private covering described authenticity winning worldwide in-house condition craquelure nice recessed classic handmade flared grinning projects hands brow incised designs lustrous gold scholars mesoamerica earliest pyramid pioneering disguised calendar fact 1946 provenance 1980s items legal buy/sell statute money certificate bids ship convenience 157171 interior expected intact areas size