Offered here for your consideration is a prehistoric Colima effigy pot. An effigy pot due to the fact that, in addition to the two handles protruding from the body of the pot, there are two bird head forms attached. The pot is undecorated, but for a slight incised line all round the body just below the rim. Further, the pot does not appear to have had a slip applied as the surface is rough to the touch. This is an interesting pot with a primitive, perhaps unfinished, feel. The Colima culture flourished in western Mexico from before the birth of Christ up to colonization. This is an interesting item for display in the home or a collection that you should have. Bid now! 
PROVENANCE: Former Dr. Paul Alepa collection. Dr. Alepa, who passed in 2004, was a professor of medicine at the University of Arizona, former Chief of Rheumatology at Georgetown University Medical Center and Chief of Rheumatology Services at the VA Hospital in Washington, DC. These items have been in storage since Dr. Alepa's passing and are accompanied by an Artifact Disclosure Statement.
MAKER: Unknown potter.
APPROX AGE: Prehistoric.
SIZE: This pot measures approximately 8 1/2 inches deep x 7 1/2 inches across.
CONDITION: As found with some restoration expected. This pot has not been subjected to a black light or any other tests, other than visual by us, so the extent of any possible restoration is unknown. Buyer is responsible for determining this to their satisfaction before bidding. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description and are hereby incorporated into the description, specifically with regards to condition.
HANDLING: There will be a $20 handling / packaging fee for shipping this lot.
SHIPPING: The actual cost of postage will be added on top of the handling charges.