A pair of Nayarit figures - Circa 150 B.C.-250 A.D.

Portraying an elderly couple, she with characteristic jug on her shoulder, he playing a percussion instrument, each with unusual mouth treatment, ribs exposed at back, painted details, small areas of restoration to woman.- height 17 3/4 and 16 3/4in - Sold for $25,000 plus Premium and tax  

Bonhams. Native American and Pre-Columbian Art, 3 Dec 2007. 220 San Bruno Ave., San Francisco