A few examples of appraisal values for
MEXICAN POTTERY DOG

• A Very Large Pre-Columbian
  A Very Large Pre-Columbian Pottery Dog Jalisco the figure modeled seated on its haunches with its head raised in attention height 13 1/4 in. width 16 3/4 in. Provenance: Estate Collection San Antonio TX acquired during family visits to Latin America 1950s.
• MEXICAN CERAMIC DOG PLANTER
  MEXICAN CERAMIC DOG PLANTER Signed "Ortega" on side.
• COLIMA STYLE REDWARE DOGMexican,
  COLIMA STYLE REDWARE DOGMexican, pottery vessel in the shape of rotund dog eating some corn, with spout form tail, 8 x 14-1/8 x 7-3/4 in. Provenance: Private Collection, Virginia Condition: anomalies as made, scratching, minor crack to underside of belly, surface accretion, abrasions
• MEXICAN BLACK POTTERY DOG OAXACA,
  MEXICAN BLACK POTTERY DOG OAXACA, MEXICO, 20TH CENTURY HEIGHT 16.5”. LENGTH 22”.MEXICAN BLACK POTTERY DOG, Oaxaca, Mexico, 20th Century, Dimensions: Height 16.5". Length 22".
• PRE-COLUMBIAN POTTERY FIGURE OF A
  PRE-COLUMBIAN POTTERY FIGURE OF A DOGPre-Columbian Pottery Figure of a Dog , 200 B.C. - 300 A.D., Colima, Mexico, red-slip surface, modeled snarling, with protruding back bone, h. 12 1/2 in., w. 15 in., d. 7 1/4 in Provenance: Collection of Brooke and Maria Fox, Metairie, LA
• COLIMA-STYLE POTTERY
  COLIMA-STYLE POTTERY DOGColima-Style Pottery Dog , modeled seated on haunches, h. 9 in., w. 7 1/2 in., d. 10 3/4 in , note: chip to ear
• RARE LATIN AMERICAN POTTERY TERRIER
  RARE LATIN AMERICAN POTTERY TERRIER STILL BANK Mexico, Latin America,Circa 19th-20th CenturyFigural folk art of a dog with exposed ribs, curly tail, thin legs, and tiny paws with many neck wrinkles and a red collar.
• COLIMA POTTERY DOG
  COLIMA POTTERY DOG VESSELPre-Columbian or Pre-Columbian-Style Colima Pottery Dog Vessel , squat figure, tail formed as spout, h. 8 in., w. 13 1/2 in., d. 7 in Provenance: Collection of Noted Preservationist and Aesthete Dorian M. Bennett, New Orleans
• Colima standing dog pottery vessel,
  Colima standing dog pottery vessel, incised head detail, mottled black/red surface, Western Mexico, circa 100 B.C.-250 A.D., 9 x 13-1/2 x 7 in. Chips to tail spout and one ear, one ear with repairs, other possible repainting and restoration. Private Collection, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
• COLIMA REDWARE DOGMexican, 200
  COLIMA REDWARE DOGMexican, 200 BC-AD 300, pottery vessel in the shape of rotund dog eating some corn, with spout form as tail, 9 x 11-3/4 in. Provenance: Ron Messick Fine Arts (accompanied by receipt dated November 29, 2000 for $5,600); Private Collection, Cincinnati, Ohio Condition: anomalies, crazing, loss to glaze, chipping, rim of tail with restoration
• COLIMA MEXICO POTTERY DOG FIGURE
  COLIMA MEXICO POTTERY DOG FIGURE Varnished red clay with heavy dendritic marks, 300-900 AD. 9" x 14" x 7 1/2". Surface loss.
• RARE COLIMA REDWARE POTTERY
  RARE COLIMA REDWARE POTTERY SEATED DOGPre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A hand-built and highly burnished redware pottery dog in a rare seated pose with paws placed in front and a thick tail curling behind. The charming canine raises its head to present ovoid eyes, a powerful snout, and bared teeth in a relatable grin. Another rare aspect of this pooch is the vent hole inside of one ear; these are usually incorporated into the tail or the back of the head. Size: 6.25" L x 6.75" W x 10.125" H (15.9 cm x 17.1 cm x 25.7 cm) Pottery canines like this one are the only remains that we have today of a sophisticated and unique culture in West Mexico - they made no above-ground monuments or sculptures, at least that we know of, which is in strong contrast to developments elsewhere in ancient Mesoamerica. Instead, their tombs were their lasting works of art: skeletons arrayed radially with their feet positioned inward, and clay offerings, like this example, placed alongside the walls facing inward, near the skulls. A large effigy like this one most likely would have flanked the entrance to a tomb in a way that archaeologists have interpreted as guarding. Some scholars have interpreted these dynamic sculptures of the living as a strong contrast to the skeletal remains whose space they shared, as if they mediated between the living and the dead. Scholars know of at least two types of Colima dogs, one to be fattened up and ritually sacrificed or eaten and one to serve as a watchdog and healer of the ill. This plump hairless canine known as a Chichi or Escuintla is thought to be related to the Chihuahua or Mexican Hairless also known as the Xoloitzcuintle. The Xolo dog was named for the deity Xolotl, the God of the Underworld, and believed to guide the deceased as they journeyed to the afterlife. Colima vessels like this example were buried in shaft tombs to protect the deceased and provide sustenance for eternity. Provenance: private Charlotte, North Carolina, USA collection, purchased June 2, 2004; ex-Walt Knox Artifacts, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #176669 Condition: Professionally repaired with restoration, and with resurfacing and overpainting along break lines. Losses to areas of hind feet as shown. Abrasions, nicks, and fading to original pigment, with light earthen deposits, and softening to some incised features. Nice preservation to overall presentation after repairs.
• (2) MEXICO FOLK ART POTTERY
  (2) MEXICO FOLK ART POTTERY NAGUAL & DIABLITO(lot of 2) Folk art painted pottery figures, Mexico, 20th c., including: (1) nahual/ nagual, with dog and other animal features, approx 19.5"h, 14"w, 9.5"d, (1) diablito/ demon, signed Ernestina Bachio Elias, Ocumicho, Michoacan, Mexico, loss to end of tail, restoration and loss to toes, approx 19.75"h, 9"w, 9"d **Provenance: From the estate of Dr. Jill Mutschler-Fontenot, PHD (1962-2017)** ***PLEASE NOTE: All of the Mexico folk art pottery pieces in this auction are inherently fragile. Most are likely to have repair, small breaks, chips, and imperfections. Please assume that they are not in perfect condition and bid accordingly. Per our terms, there will be no refunds based on condition.***
• A Colima Polished Pottery Figure of
  A Colima Polished Pottery Figure of a Scratching Dog c. 300 BC - AD 300 the densely modeled plump female seated on her haunches with her left hind leg raised to her left ear height 3 3/4 in. Provenance: Fabacher/Griffiths; to Hanszen; to Museum of Fine Arts Houston 1965. Exhibition History: "Pre-Columbian Art from Middle American" Museum of Fine Arts Houston February 24 1966 - August 1 1966 and "From Playful Pups to Feathered Serpents: Animals in Ancient Mesoamerican Art" Museum of Fine Arts Houston Traveling Library Exhibition 2000-2001.
• Colima style pottery effigy in
  Colima style pottery effigy in the form of a dog. Glazed canine figure with robust body. Inscribed on the base "17031, ...Lowrey, Sequoyah, 1940". 8"H. Repaired crack to opening.
• Small redware seated dog, 5
  Small redware seated dog, 5 1/2"h, together with a small pitcher and cup
• (9) MEXICAN ANIMAL TOTEMS, SANTA
  (9) MEXICAN ANIMAL TOTEMS, SANTA CLARA & OTHERS(lot of 9) Mexican Folk Art painted pottery figural items, comprising: (1) Santa Clara black clay vessel, signed Luis Ortiz, having coiled snake to rim, geometric motif to body, accompanied by plexiglass base, (5) animal-form candle holders, each colorfully painted, including bulls, rooster, jaguar, and dog, each rising on rectangular base, (2) totems of animals, tapering toward the top, each built up of a turtle, alligator, frog, fish, and mermaid, (1) figural bowl; largest: approx 10.75"h, 9"w, 4.5"d, 8lbs total **Provenance: From the estate of Dr. Jill Mutschler-Fontenot, PHD (1962-2017)** ***PLEASE NOTE: All of the Mexico folk art pottery pieces in this auction are inherently fragile. Most are likely to have repair, small breaks, chips, and imperfections. Please assume that they are not in perfect condition and bid accordingly. Per our terms, there will be no refunds based on condition. ** ***PLEASE NOTE: All of the Mexico folk art pottery pieces in this auction are inherently fragile. Most are likely to have repair, small breaks, chips, and imperfections. Please assume that they are not in perfect condition and bid accordingly. Per our terms, there will be no refunds based on condition. **
• TEOTIHUACAN TERRACOTTA DOG EFFIGY
  TEOTIHUACAN TERRACOTTA DOG EFFIGY VESSEL, TL'DPre-Columbian, Central Mexico, Teotihuacan, ca. 400 to 600 CE. An incredibly rare Teotihuacan spouted puppy vessel! Mold-made from orange terracotta that was very much prized in this region, this sizeable fighting dog is presented lying down with his rear legs curled up and his rather large front paws extended out before his chest. His noble visage is comprised of a cut ear (perhaps a wound from an altercation), an endearingly wrinkled face, and a pronounced snout. The sculptor made it clear that this is a male dog (note the genitalia); in addition this charming canine is adorned by a large collar with a huge crescent moon shaped pendant. Size: 8.5" L x 11.75" W x 6.875" H (21.6 cm x 29.8 cm x 17.5 cm) According to the curatorial department of the Saint Louis Art Museum, "Dogs and dog-shaped vessels were often included in Teotihuacan burials, suggesting their domestication as members of the household. Their presence in central Mexico parallels a similar practice seen in some burials in West Mexico during the same period, where orangeware ceramics have also been found. Although different in form, the ceramic canines of Teotihuacan indicate a shared—if not imported—funerary practice." Note: this is NOT a Colima type Dog for consumption!!! This piece has been tested using thermoluminescence (TL) analysis and has been found to be ancient and of the period stated. A full report is available for purchase. Please inquire. Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-Arte Primitivo Gallery, New York, New York, USA All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #148303 Condition: Repaired from multiple pieces with restoration over the break lines. TL hole on underside. Normal surface wear with a few scuffs and minute nicks/chips here and there. Areas of mineral deposits as shown. The cut ear may signify a loss; however, it may also have been an intended characteristic to indicate that he is is a fighting dog.
• Two Veracruz Animal Form Pottery
  Two Veracruz Animal Form Pottery Whistles c. 600-900 the first modeled in the form of a coyote's head resting on outstretched forelegs with black chapopote highlights; the other a stylized bird standing upright with outstretched winged-arms and a long beak height 3 1/2 in. and 4 3/8 in. respectively. Provenance: Fabacher/Griffiths; to Hanszen; to Museum of Fine Arts Houston 1965. Exhibition History: Each figure exhibited "From Playful Pups to Feathered Serpents: Animals in Ancient Mesoamerican Art" Museum of Fine Arts Houston Traveling Library Exhibition 2000-2001.
• CHARMING COLIMA REDWARE EFFIGY
  CHARMING COLIMA REDWARE EFFIGY DOG VESSELPre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A hand-built and highly burnished redware pottery vessel in the shape of an adorable dog. The charming canine presents standing atop a quartet of gently bowed legs with a portly abdomen, an upturned tail that doubles as the spout, and a thick neckline. The sizable head is raised in attention and features a pair of incised ovoid eyes flanking lightly furrowed brows, a thick snout with impressed nostrils, fin-shaped ears projecting from atop the skull, and a dense snout with incised rows of bared teeth. A darker shade of coral red adorns the head and neckline while a lighter orange-red hue decorates the remainder of the vessel. Size: 13.7" L x 5.75" W x 8.375" H (34.8 cm x 14.6 cm x 21.3 cm) This plump hairless canine known as a Techichi or Escuintle is thought to be related to the Chihuahua or Mexican Hairless also known as the Xoloitzcuintle. The Xolo dog was named for the deity Xolotl, the God of the Underworld, and believed to guide the deceased as they journeyed to the afterlife. Colima vessels like this example were buried in shaft tombs to protect the deceased and provide sustenance for eternity. Provenance: private Lumberton, Texas, USA collection, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #169511 Condition: Restoration to spout/tail and some surrounding areas along back and near anus, and repair to tip of proper left ear, with resurfacing and overpainting along new material and break lines. Minor abrasions and encrustations in scattered areas, with light fading to pigment mostly along body and legs, and small nicks to eyes, face, and ears. Great surface smoothness and preservation to canine form.
• PETATILLO POTTERY VASE, TONALA,
  PETATILLO POTTERY VASE, TONALA, MEXICOPetatillo pottery vase, Tonala, Jalisco, Mexico, c.1920s, decorated with horizontal bands of geometric patterns, intact with hairline at rim, approx 9.5"h, 4.5"diam, 1lbs **Provenance: A fine San Antonio, Texas estate** ***PLEASE NOTE: All of the pottery pieces in this auction are inherently fragile. Most are likely to have crazing, small chips, and imperfections. Please assume that they are not in perfect condition and bid accordingly. Per our terms, there will be no refunds based on condition.***
• COLIMA POTTERY FIGURE W/ DOG & MAYA
  COLIMA POTTERY FIGURE W/ DOG & MAYA POTTERY FLAT FIGURE...Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE; southern Mexico to Guatemala, Maya, Late Classic Period, ca. 550 to 900 CE. A nice gathering of two ancient Mesoamerican pottery figures. First is a Maya flat figure, mold-formed from pottery, that presents with attenuated limbs, an expressive visage with a prominent nose, and a massive headdress that towers over the effigy. The larger Colima figure is hand-built from pottery and presents standing on delineated legs and holding a puppy in its arms. Incised and applied decorations are adorned with white pigment to further accentuate the overall presentation. Size (Colima): 3.2" W x 5.625" H (8.1 cm x 14.3 cm); 6.3" H (16 cm) on included custom stand; (Maya): 2.5" W x 4.3" H (6.4 cm x 10.9 cm); 5" H (12.7 cm) on included custom stand. Provenance: private Houston, Texas, USA collection; ex-private Houston, Texas, USA, collection, acquired before 2000 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #167353 Condition: Colima figure has repair to proper right leg at thigh, with small chips and light adhesive residue along break lines; Maya figure is intact and very good. Loss to face of puppy as shown. Both figures have light encrustations as well as nicks and abrasions to obverses, peripheries, and versos. Nice pigment remains on Colima figure, and great root marks on verso of Maya figure. Both figures are adhered to their respective display stands and cannot be removed. Old inventory label on verso of Colima figure.
• *A Collection of Nine Pre-Columbian
  *A Collection of Nine Pre-Columbian Style Pottery Effigy Figures comprising three depicted seated four depicted standing one in the form of a dog and one set on a rectangular base. Height of tallest 5 3/8 inches.
• MEXICAN TONALA FOLK ART POTTERY CAT
  MEXICAN TONALA FOLK ART POTTERY CAT FIGURETonala folk art pottery, Mexico, 20th c., depicting seated cat, polychrome paint with bird and foliate motifs, approx 20.5"h, 9.5"w, 6.5"d, 9lbs
• TWO PIECES OF MEXICAN POTTERY. A
  TWO PIECES OF MEXICAN POTTERY. A large bowl with polychrome floral decoration and geometric rim. Unsigned. 21 3/4'' dia. Together with a vase having peacock bird and floral decoration. Signed ''Mexico'' and with a scorpion. 11 3/4'' h.
• PRE COLOMBIAN MANNER POTTERY DOG
  PRE COLOMBIAN MANNER POTTERY DOG SCULPTURE Pre Colombian Manner red painted pottery sculpture depicting a standing dog, apparently unsigned. 11" H x 14" W x 7" D.
• COLIMA REDWARE DOG EFFIGY
  COLIMA REDWARE DOG EFFIGY VESSEL**Originally Listed At $1500** Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A beautifully constructed, hand-built redware dog vessel of a charming form that exhibits a playful nature and smooth, highly burnished surfaces enveloped in hues of burnt sienna and black. The corpulent canine stands with a portly abdomen atop a quartet of bowed legs and features a raised neck, powerful shoulders, and a perky tail that doubles as the vessel's spout. The conical head protrudes out from the neck and bears incised, almond-shaped eyes, a tapered snout with carved-out nostrils, an incised mouth, and a large pair of perky ears flanking the rounded skull cap. Size: 16.9" L x 7.6" W x 9.6" H (42.9 cm x 19.3 cm x 24.4 cm) Pottery canines like this one are the only remains that we have today of a sophisticated and unique culture in West Mexico - they made no above-ground monuments or sculptures, at least that we know of, which is in strong contrast to developments elsewhere in ancient Mesoamerica. Instead, their tombs were their lasting works of art: skeletons arrayed radially with their feet positioned inward, and clay offerings, like this example, placed alongside the walls facing inward, near the skulls. A large effigy like this one most likely would have flanked the entrance to a tomb in a way that archaeologists have interpreted as guarding. Some scholars have interpreted these dynamic sculptures of the living as a strong contrast to the skeletal remains whose space they shared, as if they mediated between the living and the dead. Scholars know of at least two types of Colima dogs, one to be fattened up and ritually sacrificed or eaten and one to serve as a watchdog and healer of the ill. This plump hairless canine known as a Chichi or Escuintla is thought to be related to the Chihuahua or Mexican Hairless also known as the Xoloitzcuintle. The Xolo dog was named for the deity Xolotl, the God of the Underworld, and believed to guide the deceased as they journeyed to the afterlife. Colima vessels like this example were buried in shaft tombs to protect the deceased and provide sustenance for eternity. Provenance: private Marietta, Georgia, USA collection; ex-Ed Holshuh, acquired in Manzanillo, Mexico in the early 1960s All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #178005 Condition: Professionally repaired and restored with some repainting and infill at break lines. Chipping to proper left ear, as well expected nicks and abrasions to surface, all commensurate with age. Otherwise, very nice with rich mineral deposits.
• PRE COLOMBIAN MANNER POTTERY DOG
  PRE COLOMBIAN MANNER POTTERY DOG SCULPTURE Pre Colombian Manner pottery sculpture depicting a standing dog with ears of corn in mouth, apparently unsigned. 10" H x 14" W x 6.5" D.
• *A Colima Style Pottery Figural
  *A Colima Style Pottery Figural Group depicting a recumbent dog nursing three pups. Width 13 1/2 inches.
• CHINESE POTTERY DOG. Twentieth
  CHINESE POTTERY DOG. Twentieth century. Seated brown glazed dog. Overall restoration. 17"h.
• TWO MEXICAN FOLK TERRACOTTA POTTERY
  TWO MEXICAN FOLK TERRACOTTA POTTERY PIECES, TO INCLUDE A TALL JOINED MAN AND WOMAN COUPLE, 21" H, 11" W., 7" W., AND A VASE WITH MODELED ANIMALS AND FARMER, 9" H. GOOD CONDITION.TWO MEXICAN FOLK TERRACOTTA POTTERY PIECES, to include a tall joined man and woman couple, 21" h, 11" w., 7" w., and a vase with modeled animals and farmer, 9" h. Good condition.
• RARE LATIN AMERICAN POTTERY
  RARE LATIN AMERICAN POTTERY BOSTON TERRIER BANK Mexico, Latin America,Circa 19th-20th CenturyFigural depiction of a Boston terrier with thin legs, tiny paws, and a curled tail.
• VINTAGE TERRACOTTA FOO DOG
  VINTAGE TERRACOTTA FOO DOG FIGURINERed stoneware. #Art #Figurines Issued: 20th c. Dimensions: 7"L x 3"W x 5"H Country of Origin: Mexico Condition: Good
• PRE-COLUMBIAN COLIMA POTTERY FIGURE
  PRE-COLUMBIAN COLIMA POTTERY FIGURE WITH DOG, HT. 5"Pre-Columbian Colima Pottery Flat Standing Figure Holding a Dog. 200 BCE - 200 CE. Provenance: The Miles and Shirley Fiterman Collection, Minneapolis, MN. Size: 5'' x 2.75'' x 1.5'' (13 x 7 x 4 cm); Height on stand: 8" (20 cm). Please Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Auction; All Acceptable Bidding Commences at the Online Start Price.
• PRE-COLOMBIAN POTTERY FIGURAL DOG
  PRE-COLOMBIAN POTTERY FIGURAL DOG EFFIGY URN VASEPre-Colombian pottery urn vase having a figural double standing dog effigy design. Measures approx. 7" height x 12" length x 6 1/4" depth. Appears in overall good condition for age.
• MEXICAN GLAZED POTTERY VASE AND TWO
  MEXICAN GLAZED POTTERY VASE AND TWO SOUTHWEST NATIVE AMERICAN BIRD FIGURESMexican Glazed Pottery Vase and Two Southwest Native American Bird Figures,