Maya Late Preclassic Stone Figure w/ Arms Crossed
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Pre-Columbian, Guatemala, Mayan Territories, Late Preclassic Period, ca. 600 to 200 CE. An impressive volcanic stone bust of an ancestor or deity in a characteristic stance with arms crossed on chest. The sizable head presents heavy-lidded eyes, a broad nose, flattened cheeks, and full, closed lips, all flanked by annular ear ornaments. Many similar volcanic stone sculptures also posed with arms crossed can be found in El Baul and Bilbao archeological sites in Guatemala. Size: 5.9" W x 14.6" H (15 cm x 37.1 cm)
Provenance: ex-Marc Amiguet Schmitt estate, Amiguet's Ancient Art, Evansville, Indiana, USA, acquired prior to January 1, 2010
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#175047
Provenance: ex-Marc Amiguet Schmitt estate, Amiguet's Ancient Art, Evansville, Indiana, USA, acquired prior to January 1, 2010
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.
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#175047
Condition
Chip to proper right ear and tip of nose. Expected surface wear with nicks and abrasions, commensurate with age and largely due to the porosity of the volcanic stone. Otherwise, intact and excellent with nice remaining details.
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Maya Late Preclassic Stone Figure w/ Arms Crossed
Estimate $3,000 - $4,500
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