Lot 157: Maya Polychrome Shallow Bowl, Late Classic, ca. A.D. 550-950 African Oceanic & Pre Columbian Art

Earthenware with polychrome paint diameter 13 3/4in (34.5cm) Depicting a standing figure in the center, on tripod feet with rattles. PROVENANCE Robert Willson, Texas, acquired in the 1960s or earlier Willson (1912–2000) was a well-known artist who had a major collection of Pre-Columbian artwork.Willson became a faculty member in ceramics at The University of Miami Coral Gables in 1952 and in 1960 curated a major exhibit there titled 3500 Years of Colombian Art: 1534 BC-1960 AD