Lot 0220A

Rare Aztec Stone Tenon in Snake Form

Similar Sale History

View More Items in Sculptures & Carvings

Sold

Aztec Stone Serpent Bead (1300-1521 AD): Aztec Stone Serpent Bead 1300-1521 AD As a snake sheds it skin, so to the rejuvenation of mankind when faced with adversity. - Stone - 1300-1521 AD - Central Mexico - From a Private Tucson Estate Each

2020Aztec Stone Serpent Bead (1300-1521 AD)See Sold Price

Sold

Aztec Volcanic Stone Figural Carving: Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Aztec Empire, ca. 1400 to 1521 CE. A hand-carved volcanic stone figure of sizable form, perhaps depicting a male deity, seated upon an integral stool while holding both hands pa

2022Aztec Volcanic Stone Figural CarvingSee Sold Price

Sold

Pair of Aztec Wide Quartz Stone Points: **First Time At Auction**Pre-Columbian, Mexico City region, Aztec, ca. 1300 to 1500 CE. A pair of white quartz ceremonial arrow points, each of simple triangular form with thick, rectangular stems. Th

2017Pair of Aztec Wide Quartz Stone PointsSee Sold Price

Sold

Superb Aztec Stone Coiled Serpent / Quetzalcoatl: Pre-Columbian, Central Mexico, Aztec, ca. 1325 to 1475 CE. An incredible stone carving of a serpent with the coils interlacing, forming a large and solid ball, the head and forked tongue resting atop

2022Superb Aztec Stone Coiled Serpent / QuetzalcoatlSee Sold Price

Sold

Rare Aztec Shell Ornament / Labret Carved Eagle Head: Pre-Columbian, Valley of Mexico, Aztec, ca. 1200 to 1532 CE. A fascinating and rare hand carved shell ornament with a separately carved eagle head set into the upper panel. The grooved spatulate shape

2022Rare Aztec Shell Ornament / Labret Carved Eagle HeadSee Sold Price

Sold

Aztec Stone Palma Fragment w/ Sacrificial Scene: Pre-Columbian, Valley of Mexico, Aztec culture, ca. 15th to 16th century CE. An exemplary carved-stone fragment from an Aztec ballgame palma displaying two skillfully sculpted scenes, a convex frontal

2021Aztec Stone Palma Fragment w/ Sacrificial SceneSee Sold Price

Sold

Aztec Stone Seated Figure w/ Headdress: **Originally Listed At $900** Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Aztec Empire, ca. 1400 to 1521 CE. A striking hand-carved stone sculpture of a seated figure, possibly a deity, displaying a large, stylized head c

2023Aztec Stone Seated Figure w/ HeaddressSee Sold Price

Sold

Fine Aztec Stone Seated Figure w/ Headdress: Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Aztec Empire, ca. 1400 to 1521 CE. A striking hand-carved stone sculpture of a seated figure, possibly a deity, displaying a large, stylized head capped with a sizeable headdres

2022Fine Aztec Stone Seated Figure w/ HeaddressSee Sold Price

Sold

A rare Aztec bust from Mexico: A rare Aztec bust from Mexico, ca. AD 1400 - 1500. This nicely detailed figural fragment is 2-5/8 in high and depicts a female with hands held to her abdomen. She is adorned with a segmented necklace

2015A rare Aztec bust from MexicoSee Sold Price

Sold

Aztec Volcanic Stone Kneeling Figure - ex Quinn: ** A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this artwork will be donated to the Anthony Quinn Foundation, whose mission is to advocate for the important role arts education plays in personal develop

2022Aztec Volcanic Stone Kneeling Figure - ex QuinnSee Sold Price

Sold

Pre-Columbian Aztec Style Stone Goddess Figure: Pre-Columbian Aztec Style Stone Goddess Figure from Mexico, ca. 1000-1200 CE. 9 3/4" in height.

2023Pre-Columbian Aztec Style Stone Goddess FigureSee Sold Price

Sold

AZTEC CARVED STONE HEAD: Writing underneath stand. Dimensions: (On stand) H 3" x W 1.5" x D 1.5" Condition: As shown.

2019AZTEC CARVED STONE HEADSee Sold Price

Sold

Set 3 Natural Stone Primitive Aztec Figurals: Aztec/ MesoAmerican Primitive carved stone Figurals. Can be used as paperweight. 5 x 1.5 in. , 5.25 x 1.75 in. Decorative arts, Carved Stone Aztec Figurals, Home decor and accessories, Mesoamercan Car

2023Set 3 Natural Stone Primitive Aztec FiguralsSee Sold Price

Sold

Pre-Columbian Aztec Style Green stone mask pendant: Pre-Columbian Aztec Style Green stone mask pendant from Mexico, ca. 1000 CE. 1 9/16"

2023Pre-Columbian Aztec Style Green stone mask pendantSee Sold Price

Sold

Lot 2 Carved Obsidian Aztec Statuettes, Mexico: Carved obsidian Aztec Figurals. Obsidian has an iridescent golden sheen . Measure 4.5 x 2.5 x 1.25 in. D and 3.5 x 1.5 x 1.5 in. D Decorative arts, carved Obsidian Aztec Statuettes, Carved Stone Aztec

2023Lot 2 Carved Obsidian Aztec Statuettes, MexicoSee Sold Price

Sold

2023Lot 2 Carved Obsidian Aztec Statuettes, MexicoSee Sold Price

Related Sculptures & Carvings

A Kiwai Island Staff: A Kiwai ceremonial staff, Kiwai Island, Western Province, papua New Guinea. Of cylindrical form, the hardwood stick carved with geometric shapes at the top and bottom. Fine old patina. Similar example

Jun 08, 2024A Kiwai Island Staff

$50

A rare large inscribed calcified jade brushwasher, Qing Dynasty: A rare large inscribed calcified jade brushwasher, Qing Dynasty of circular form, with deep flaring sides rising from a short circular foot, the exterior carved with egrets among dense foliage, the in

Jul 02, 2024A rare large inscribed calcified jade brushwasher, Qing Dynasty

£9,500

19th Century Carved Pumice Bust of Lady: Rare carved pumice stone bust of lady. Circa 1880. 8w x 5 1/2d x 16 1/2h. Provenance; The Beth & J. Karp Collection, Indian Hill, Ohio.

Jun 15, 202419th Century Carved Pumice Bust of Lady

$100

36" Large Lord Ganesha Face on Peepal Leaf | Granite Stone Statue: 36 inch Height X 20 inch Width X 2 inch Depth Ganesha, often referred to as Vinayaka and Ganpati, is venerated as the God of Success and the remover of obstacles. On a stone in the form of a peepal le

5 days Left36" Large Lord Ganesha Face on Peepal Leaf | Granite Stone Statue

$1,700

Rare Pre-Colombian Carved Emerald Stone Figurative Sculpture: Rare Pre-Columbian Hand-Carved Green Emerald Stone Figurative Sculpture - Male Fertility Figure | Depicts kneeling male figure looking upwards | Approx. Size: 4" H x 3.5" W.

Jun 09, 2024Rare Pre-Colombian Carved Emerald Stone Figurative Sculpture

$60

Three John D. Richards Folk Art Pieces: Three John D. Richards Folk Art PiecesComprising, a snake head wall sculpture, a turtle form lamp, and an umbrella form lamp.Largest: 15"h x 20-1/2"w x 11"d

Jun 13, 2024Three John D. Richards Folk Art Pieces

$100

JOHN PANGNARK, INUIT, Figure , c. 1973-74: JOHN PANGNARK (1920-1980) ARVIAT (ESKIMO POINT) Figure , c. 1973-74 stone, 6.25 x 6.25 x 2 in (15.9 x 15.9 x 5.1 cm) signed, "ᐸᓂ". Provenance Private Collection, BC; Acquired from the abov

Jun 10, 2024JOHN PANGNARK, INUIT, Figure , c. 1973-74

CA$2,000

Handcarved Egyptian Pharaoh Nefertiti (?) Stone Bust

$20

12" Lord Shiva Head | Mahabalipuram Stone Sculptures: 12.00 inch Height X 4.00 inch Width X 4.00 inch Depth Whose Jata (locks) is the abode to the celestial stream- Ganga, that Gangadhara Mahadeva enlivens this black stone statue with his divine presence

5 days Left12" Lord Shiva Head | Mahabalipuram Stone Sculptures

$400

A Garra Cult Hook Ex Rudi Ceaser 1970s: A Bahinemo Cult hook, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea. Of typical form, the hook made of characteristically very heavy wood (as authentic examples are supposed to be) of deeply concave form with

Jun 08, 2024A Garra Cult Hook Ex Rudi Ceaser 1970s

$60

DAVID RUBEN PIQTOUKUN, INUIT, Long Arm of the Law, 2004: DAVID RUBEN PIQTOUKUN (1950-) PAULATUK / ONTARIO Long Arm of the Law, 2004 stone, 7.5 x 13.25 x 2.25 in (19.1 x 33.7 x 5.7 cm) dated and signed, "2004. DAVID RUBEN PIQTOUKUN". Provenance Collection of

Jun 10, 2024DAVID RUBEN PIQTOUKUN, INUIT, Long Arm of the Law, 2004

CA$1,600

PAUTA SAILA, INUIT, Striding Polar Bear, c. 1962: PAUTA SAILA, R.C.A. (1916-2009) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET) Striding Polar Bear, c. 1962 stone, 6.75 x 15.75 x 3 in (17.1 x 40 x 7.6 cm) unsigned. Provenance Collection of John and Joyce Price, Seattle, WA

Jun 10, 2024PAUTA SAILA, INUIT, Striding Polar Bear, c. 1962

CA$4,600

Indian Shiva Nataraja Gilt Bronze Sculpture: Indian Gilt Bronze Sculpture of Shiva in the form of Nataraja, late 19th or early 20th century, the deity performing the cosmic dance of creation encircled by a prabhamandala and squashing Apasmara, t

5 days LeftIndian Shiva Nataraja Gilt Bronze Sculpture

$50

Modern Abstract Metal Art Sculpture on Marble Base: A modernist figural abstract metal art sculpture on a polished white stone base. The gold-toned metal design features an intricate, textured surface with fluid, organic forms and multiple open spaces.

Jun 12, 2024Modern Abstract Metal Art Sculpture on Marble Base

Tibet 1880-1920 Impressive and heavy Buddha Statue from Tibetan lamaism 3.8 Kg. 34 cm.: Tibet. 1880-1920. Impressive and heavy Buddha Statue from Tibetan lamaism. 3.8 Kg. – 34x24x13 cm. This rare Avalokite?vara / Kuan Yin Statue holding an object in each arm and it has a special patina

2 days LeftTibet 1880-1920 Impressive and heavy Buddha Statue from Tibetan lamaism 3.8 Kg. 34 cm.

€900

Judaica 20th C. Terracotta Sculpture of Moses: 20th C. Terracotta Sculpture of Moses holding the ten commandments. Dimensions: 14 in.

Jun 16, 2024Judaica 20th C. Terracotta Sculpture of Moses

$50

More Items in Aztec Sculptures & Carvings

Pre-Columbian Aztec Effigy Clay Figure: Pre-Columbian Aztec Effigy Clay Figure. Measures approx. 7" X 3 1/2" . Please copy and paste the URL link below to review our Terms and Conditions for bidding, payment, shipping and other sp

20 hrs LeftPre-Columbian Aztec Effigy Clay Figure

$20

Coomi "Synthesis of a Misplaced Ideology" Sculpture: Coomi sculpture entitled "Synthesis of Misplaced Ideology", composed with silver, brass, mixed agate, and antiquities. The sculpture consists of the following artifacts with certificate of authenticit

Jun 08, 2024Coomi "Synthesis of a Misplaced Ideology" Sculpture

$4,500

Recommended Art

Egidius Linnig (Belgium,1821-1860) oil painting antique: ARTIST: Egidius Linnig (Belgian, 1821 - 1860) TITLE: Shipwreck Scene YEAR: 1851 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Few minor paint losses. Some craquelure. Few minor scattered inpaintings (biggest 1/4"

Jun 16, 2024Egidius Linnig (Belgium,1821-1860) oil painting antique

$1,250

Emilio Grau-Sala "Sur la Plage" Oil on Canvas: Emilio Grau-Sala (Spanish, 1911-1975), "Sur la Plage" [On The Beach], Oil on Canvas, 1958, signed "Grau Sala" lower right, signed, inscribed "Trouville", dated, and titled to verso. Image: 21.5" H x 2

Jun 09, 2024Emilio Grau-Sala "Sur la Plage" Oil on Canvas

$11,000

Andre Gisson (French,NY,CT,1921-2003) oil painting: ARTIST: Andre Gittelson Gisson (New York, Connecticut, France, 1921 - 2003) TITLE: Bathing Nudes MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Minor scratches/paint losses. No visible inpaint under UV light. Norma

2 days LeftAndre Gisson (French,NY,CT,1921-2003) oil painting

$160

Claude Monet French 1840 - 1926 Oil on canvas Painting in the style of Renoir Manet Pissarro Era.: In this impressionist oil on canvas painting, a serene mountain landscape is enveloped by lush vegetation, with a gently flowing river meandering through the scene. Measuring 20 by 24 inches, the artw

20 hrs LeftClaude Monet French 1840 - 1926 Oil on canvas Painting in the style of Renoir Manet Pissarro Era.

$1,200

Laszlo Neogrady (Hungary,1896-1962) oil painting: ARTIST: Laszlo Neogrady (Hungarian, 1896 - 1962) TITLE: Winter Stream Landscape MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Overall good. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 24 x 30 inches / 60 x 76 cm

Jun 16, 2024Laszlo Neogrady (Hungary,1896-1962) oil painting

$700

Salvador Dali Celestial Elephant Limited Edition after Dali: Salvador Dali Celestial Elephant Limited Edition after Dali The signature is in the plate Custom framed and includes certificate

18 hrs LeftSalvador Dali Celestial Elephant Limited Edition after Dali

$135

Signed Willem De Kooning Abstract Oil On Newspaper: Signed Willem De Kooning Abstract Oil Collage Painting On Newspaper  Painted of a Woman on a November 6th, 1968 New York Times Newspaper. The work was owned and consigned by a local collector who

2 days LeftSigned Willem De Kooning Abstract Oil On Newspaper

$15,000

Andy Warhol Screenprint with Diamond Dust Mickey Mouse 1981: Andy Warhol Mickey Mouse. Screenprint and Colophon with Diamond Dust. 1981. 38x38 inches approx. This unsigned working trial proof was made outside the regular edition during the process of image deve

18 hrs LeftAndy Warhol Screenprint with Diamond Dust Mickey Mouse 1981

$2,100

Salvador Dali Original Drawing Ink on paper by Salvador Dali circa 1958. This is from the: Original Drawing Ink on paper by Salvador Dali circa 1958. This is from the Perro-Moore Collection. Study for Dalian Horse. Hand signed by the artist. Includes Museum Perrot-Moore Collection official

18 hrs LeftSalvador Dali Original Drawing Ink on paper by Salvador Dali circa 1958. This is from the

$29,000

Pablo Picasso Spanish 1881-1973 Beautiful Oil On Canvas Painting in the style of Dali Magritte, Era: This oil on canvas painting presents a close-up view of a woman's head, intricately capturing the contours of her face, the delicate features, and the expression in her eyes. The unique hat atop her h

20 hrs LeftPablo Picasso Spanish 1881-1973 Beautiful Oil On Canvas Painting in the style of Dali Magritte, Era

$1,800

BIRGER SANDZEN (1871-1954) DUSK MOON OIL ON CANVAS 1912: Birger Sandzen (Kansas, 1871-1954) 1912 The pointillist technique landscape with rose-tinted clouds lit by an evening sun from the opposite horizon is accented by a rising moon reflected on water near

7 days LeftBIRGER SANDZEN (1871-1954) DUSK MOON OIL ON CANVAS 1912

$32,000

JOCK STURGES, HAND SIGNED AND NUMBERED PHOTOGRAPH: JOCK STURGES, HAND SIGNED AND NUMBERED PHOTOGRAPH, CA 28x21CM

Jun 16, 2024JOCK STURGES, HAND SIGNED AND NUMBERED PHOTOGRAPH

€700

Henri Carpentero (Belgian,1820-1874) oil painting antique: ARTIST: Henri Joseph Gommarus Carpentero (Belgium, 1820 - 1874) TITLE: Interior Scene with Two Ladies and Dog YEAR: 1867 MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Few very minor paint losses. Few scattered mino

2 days LeftHenri Carpentero (Belgian,1820-1874) oil painting antique

$260

Robert Waltsak (NJ,b 1944) oil painting: ARTIST: Robert Alan Waltsak (New Jersey, born 1944) TITLE: Seascape with Sailing Yachts MEDIUM: oil on canvas board CONDITION: Very good. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 18 x 24 inches /

2 days LeftRobert Waltsak (NJ,b 1944) oil painting

$400

ATTRIB Fabio Cipolla (Italy,1852-1935) oil painting antique: ARTIST: ATTRIBUTED TO Fabio Cipolla (Italian, 1852 - 1935) TITLE: Woman Reading MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Few minor paint losses. Minor craquelure. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE:

2 days LeftATTRIB Fabio Cipolla (Italy,1852-1935) oil painting antique

$575

Claude Monet French 1840 - 1926 Oil on canvas Painting in the style of Renoir Manet Pissarro Era.: In this impressionist oil on canvas painting, a river gently meanders through a landscape adorned with lush vegetation, with water lilies floating on its surface. The predominant use of soft pastel bl

20 hrs LeftClaude Monet French 1840 - 1926 Oil on canvas Painting in the style of Renoir Manet Pissarro Era.

$900

Item Details

Description

Pre-Columbian, Mexico City region, Aztec, ca. 1425 to 1532 CE. A fierce grey volcanic stone architectural tenon in the form of a serpent's leering head. The stone has been carved using drills and strings, then smoothed with sandstone, so that the wide end of the tenon is the animal's head, while the narrow end is a long, thick, undecorated projection. The serpent has a curlicue nose, large eyes, a mouth full of teeth including huge fangs at the front edges, and textured scale features on the top of its head. The shape of the face is very similar to that on the famous double-headed serpent mosaic pectoral currently at the British Museum (Am1894,-.634). Size: 14.25" L x 5.5" W x 3.5" H (36.2 cm x 14 cm x 8.9 cm); 9" H (22.9 cm) on included custom stand.

In Aztec - and other Mesoamerican - iconography, the serpent is associated with fertility and water. The Nahuatl word for serpent is "coatl," and mythological serpents like the god Quetzalcoatl were believed to have the power to bridge between the different words of Aztec cosmology - the underworld, the sky, and the world of earth and water. As with many cultures around the world, their physical characteristics fascinated the Aztecs and lead them to conclude that they must have magical properties. This architectural element would have been a magnificent addition to a building in a public space in the Aztec world.

Provenance: private Santa Fe, New Mexico USA collection, by inheritance 2016; ex-collection of Allen Davis, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, 2015; ex-Lothar-Heubel Antiques, Koln, Germany, acquired 1965

All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.

A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.

Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.

#124511

Condition

Stone has a lightly pitted surface from weathering. Very light encrustation in the lower profile areas. Absolutely fantastic preservation of form.

Buyer's Premium

26.5%

Rare Aztec Stone Tenon in Snake Form

Name: Rare Aztec Stone Tenon in Snake Form
SKU: 113433452
Price: 18000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $18,000 - $25,000

See Sold Price

Starting Price $9,500

Sell a Similar Item

12 bidders are watching this item.

Get approved to bid.

Shipping & Pickup Options

Item located in Louisville, CO, us

See Policy for Shipping

Local Pickup Available

Payment

Artemis Gallery

TOP RATED

Louisville, CO, United States

1,318 Reviews

7,966 Followers