Proto-Maya Diorite Standing Figure
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Description
Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Proto-Maya culture, ca. 400 to 250 BCE. An intriguing anthropomorphic figure standing upon delineated, string-cut legs. Hand-carved from dark diorite, the figure holds both arms atop his chest and presents with bulging shoulders, a rounded waist, and a squat neckline. The enlarged head features recessed eyes, a bulbous nose above drilled nostrils, and deep nasolabial folds flanking the string-cut mouth. A single protuberance emanating from his brow suggests that this figure is perhaps a shaman. Size: 1.5" W x 3.1" H (3.8 cm x 7.9 cm); 3.3" H (8.4 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-S. and V. Friedman collection, New York City, New York, USA, acquired in the 1960s
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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.
#170849
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-S. and V. Friedman collection, New York City, New York, USA, acquired in the 1960s
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.
#170849
Condition
Repairs to versos of both legs as well as left foot. Small chips and nicks to peripheries and verso, with softening to some finer details. Great surface smoothness and preservation to overall form.
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Proto-Maya Diorite Standing Figure
Estimate $1,000 - $1,500
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