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Pre-Columbian Erotic Art : Guanacaste-Nicoya Terracotta Sculpture of an Ithyphallic Man
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Guanacaste-Nicoya Terracotta Sculpture of an Ithyphallic Man - PF.3763
Origin: Guanacaste, Nicoya, Costa Rica
Circa: 500
AD
to 800
AD
Dimensions:
18" (45.7cm) high
Catalogue: V18
Collection: Pre-Columbian
Style: Guanacaste-Nicoya
Medium: Terracotta
Location: United States
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| Description |
With great emphasis on the penis, this figure
grabs our attention immediately. "What does this
mean?" we may ask. "Why has this figure been
molded with his penis prominent and shoulders
ablaze with muscles?" Not only is this puzzling
to the modern viewer, it is exciting, as well.
Something tells us that he is a very special
person. He has fantastic designs covering his
body and face. He is quite handsome with his
arched eyebrows and thick, full mouth. His nose
is aquiline and his eyes are wide and proud.
What is he exactly proud of? We can only
imagine. Perhaps this man, like Egyptian and
Greek mythologies, refers to the God of Sex. His
hands and feet are painted black. His black hair
is immaculately cut at the back. There is a small
hole at the rear of his flat back. A peculiar hat
adorns his head. This is a spectacular sculpture.
It has required great skill and artistic sensitivity
by the ancient artist to create such an
invigorating and pure portraiture of a man. From
all angles and view, it is a masterpiece of ancient
art that sets new standards and values to the
ingenuity and creativity of this fascinating
culture.
- (PF.3763)
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