Narino Pottery Pedestal Vessel w/ Negative Resist Motif (Auction 2026-05-15, Lot 39)

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Pre-Columbian, Colombia, Narino culture, ca. 800 to 1500 CE. A finely crafted Narino pottery pedestal vessel decorated with striking negative resist patterns that create rhythmic geometric motifs across the surface. The vessel rises on a tall pedestal foot, a characteristic form of Narino ceramics, while the contrasting light and dark decoration was achieved through the sophisticated resist technique that left portions of the clay body protected during firing. Such vessels were likely used in ceremonial or elite contexts, reflecting the Narino culture’s refined ceramic tradition and mastery of complex surface decoration. Size: 6.6″ W x 5.4″ H (16.8 cm x 13.7 cm)

Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Los Angeles, California, USA collection; ex-major gallery, Beverly Hills, California, USA, primarily acquired between 1985 and 2005

Good. A few small nicks and abrasions to surface, but, otherwise, intact and excellent with good remains of decoration and rich manganese deposits throughout.