500 BC-500 AD. A ceramic male head with tight-fitting rolled headdress, series of holes to the ears and nostrils to accept rings and other ornaments; mounted on a custom-made stand. For an overview of Tolita ceramics see Klein, D. Ecuador, The Secret Art of Pre Columbian Ecuador, 5 Continents Editions, Milan, 2007. 176 grams total, 11cm including stand (4 1/4"). Property of Galerie D&V, Brussels, Belgium; previously in the Furt. W. collection, acquired in 1986; inventory number 20.