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Important Huastec Stone Sculpture of Mam
Important Huastec Stone Sculpture of Mam
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Description
Pre-Columbian, southeast Mexico, Huastec or Huasteca Maya, Late Postclassic Period, ca. 1200 to 1521 CE. A rare carved stone figure of "Mam," an old man deity having ancestral qualities of the Maya. He is associated with a title of respect meaning "grandfather" and the name Mam is applied to a number of different Maya deities including earth spirits, mountain spirits, and the four Bacabs which guard and protect the four pillars holding up the surface of the world. He stands, stoop-backed with weight supported on post, his wrinkled and smiling face showing a kind benevolence. Size: 11" L x 5.5" W x 14" H (27.9 cm x 14 cm x 35.6 cm)

This piece has been searched against the Art Loss Register database and has been cleared. The Art Loss Register maintains the world’s largest database of stolen art, collectibles, and antiques.

Provenance: ex-old private New England, USA collection, acquired in the 1970s; ex-private Texas, USA collection, acquired prior to 1970

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Condition
Light nicks and pitting, with softening to some finer features, and chipping along base, otherwise intact and near choice. Beautiful preservation to facial features and only light earthen deposits.
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Important Huastec Stone Sculpture of Mam

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