Marvelous Pre-Columbian (Sprawling) Frog Vessel paralysis I much prefer old garden

I much prefer old garden tool to new ones--they tend to be much better made as well as much better looking

there are strong arguments in all directions

Oil on wood panel

with super crisp detail

which I have learned is called “yun-de

Marvelous Pre-Columbian (Sprawling) Frog Vessel paralysis I much prefer old gardenI purchased this piece from one of my favorite sellers in New Hampshire, a source of endless wonders from near and far. For certain it is pre Columbian, but a bit tricky to know for certain from where frogs were a common theme on effigy vessels from Mexico, Columbia, Peru, Ecuador and beyond. (Based on manner, I might be inclined to guess Western Mexico, but I am not an expert.) In any event, I can't find photos out there of another I love any more