Precolumbian terracotta Experts

Hi I was wondering if there was anyone knowledgeable in precolumbian relics. I picked this up a few days ago. How do you go about authenticating it? And possibly the value of something like this.
6”(h)

 

not seen anything like it.....looks like an eskimo..

 

Yes, it does look like a Eskimo. I didn’t notice that

 

Sort of like this
https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-HU...575693?hash=item1ed4e1a1cd:g:3X8AAOSwTJxZ07Dt

 

I'm no expert....but when I think pre-co...I look for thin arms and & thick eye lids.....not a guy in a parka with a hood !

 

Or exactly like that, the same maker. It is cute.
No pre-Columbian culture made glazed terracotta.

 

Some have thick arms, but never like the eskimo statue.

 

yes , some do...and they come from numerous regions......but like I said...I'm no expert...

 

I vote Inuit and not old. Fairly new.

 

It's commercial stoneware, not terracotta; contemporary studio pottery, not pre-Columbian; and depicts an Eskimo.

 

Sorry that last post was late to the thread. I wrote it out, got a phone call, and completely forgot to hit "Post Reply." Until now....

 

So now the question....where did you pick this up and how did you come to think it was pre-columbian ...and worth anything ?

 

Well I assumed it was, but that’s what makes us human. We’re entitled to make mistakes, I like to look at it as a part of learning. That’s why I like this forum. There’s so many knowledgeable people on here. Even if a few people can be condescending. But thanks for your helpful reply

 

Well I had to ask because you seemed to know what it was ....or maybe you were sold it by a charlatan , & could get your money back.

 

Honestly I had no idea what it was. It was different and slightly resembled some of the precolumbian relics I’ve seen. I saw the hole at the bottom and assumed it might have gone on a stand like I’ve seen some of precolumbian terracottas. I got it at a local junk shop. I’ve been trying to expand, and learn about a lot of different things. Especially with asian porcelain. For some reason that’s been the most difficult to learn.

 

Like komo, I thought someone may have told you it was pre-Columbian.
It is just a lovely figurine, enjoy it.

Chinese porcelain is a minefield. But I think you already gathered that on this forum.

 

He may not be pre-Columbian, but I think he's cute as a button!!!!!