Antiques, Decorative and Fine Arts Auction

Antiques, Decorative and Fine Arts Auction

Lot 442: Pre-Columbian Style Mexican Colima Dog Terracotta Pottery Sculpture

2026-09-26T15:00:00Z

Start price: CAD $50

Lot 442:

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Pre-Columbian Style Mexican Colima Dog Terracotta Pottery Sculpture

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Start price: CAD $50

Description

Pre-Columbian Style Colima dog pottery sculpture made of terracotta (or barro) and features a characteristic reddish-brown slip with black speckling depicting the Xoloitzcuintli, or Mexican hairless dog, a breed frequently associated with ancient mortuary contexts. Measuring 8 inches H x 6 W x 5 deep.