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Guerrero Mezcala Stone Maskette

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Pair of Guerrero Mezcala Stone Maskettes: Pre-Columbian, Guerrero, Mexico, Mezcala style, ca. 300 BCE. This is a pair of greenstone heads that are maskette face panels with flat backs. Both have drilled holes for suspension. Mezcala sculpture

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Tall Guerrero Mezcala Stone Type M-14 Figure: Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico, Guerrero region, Mezcala culture, ca. 300 to 100 BCE. This is an incredible, abstract standing anthropomorphic figure of a large size, hand-carved from dark gray stone

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Published Guerrero Mezcala Stone 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

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Rare Guerrero Mezcala Stone Lizard Effigy: **Originally Listed At $4000** Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico, Guerrero region, Mezcala culture, ca. 400 to 100 BCE. An incredibly rare example of a highly stylized lizard effigy, hand-carved from mot

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Large Guerrero Mezcala Stone Axe God: Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Guerrero, Mezcala, ca. 500 to 200 BCE. A Mezcala standing anthropomorphic figure, finely carved and string cut from mottled greenstone, displaying an elegant minimalist aestheti

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Large Guerrero Mezcala Stone Standing Figure: Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Guerrero region, Mezcala, ca. 500 to 200 BCE. A fine Mezcala standing anthropomorphic figure, hand-carved and string-cut from a mottled pale-green stone with dark inclusions, di

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Rare Guerrero Mezcala Stone Figure w/ Red Cinnabar: Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Guerrero, Mezcala, ca. 400 to 100 BCE. A well-executed anthropomorphic figure, carved from a gorgeous mottled stone of pale green hues with dark green inclusions and liberal red

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Trio of Guerrero / Mezcala Stone Figures: **Originally Listed At $450** Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Guerrero, Mezcala culture, ca. 700 to 200 BCE. This is a trio of small anthropomorphic greenstone figures. These figures have been found in Mezcala

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Guerrero Mezcala Stone Bust Pendant: Pre-Columbian, southern Mexico, Guerrero region, Mezcala / Chontal style, ca. 600 to 400 BCE. A fine bust of an abstract anthropomorphic figure, hand-carved from a mottled beige stone with chalky-whit

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Guerrero Mezcala Stone Figure - Ancient Minimalism: **First Time At Auction** Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Guerrero, Mezcala culture, ca. 400 to 100 BCE. Hand carved and skillfully string cut from a single stone of a deep green hue, an anthropomorphic axe go

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Lot of 4 Guerrero Mezcala Stone Amulets: Pre-Columbian, Guerrero Region, Mexico, Mezcala, ca. 500 to 200 BCE. A wonderful ensemble of carved and string-cut amulets including a hand-polished greenstone avian pendant with nicely delineated win

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Lot of 2 Large Guerrero Mezcala Stone Heads: **Originally Listed At $300** Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Guerrero region, Mezcala culture, ca. 500 to 200 BCE. A lovely pair of two hand-carved stone heads from the ancient Mezcala culture. First is a mot

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Guerrero Mezcala Stone Axe God: Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Guerrero, Mezcala culture (Balsas culture), ca. 700 to 200 BCE. An abstract, carefully carved symmetrical anthropomorphic figure. Stringcut and polished, the grey stone figure a

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Minimalist Guerrero Mezcala Stone Standing Figure: Help those in need this holiday season! Artemis Gallery is donating 100% of the Buyer's Premium from all lots sold in this auction to COMMUNITY FOOD SHARE. Each $1.00 donated = 3 meals! Pre-Columbian,

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Lot of 3 Guerrero / Mezcala Stone Ear Spools: **Originally Listed At $250** Pre-Columbian, Guerrero, Mexico, Mezcala culture, ca. 700 BCE to 650 CE. Three carved stone earspools, two from a greenstone of beautiful sage hues with white inclusions

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Guerrero Mezcala Stone Figure in Lovely Green Stone: Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Guerrero, Mezcala culture (Balsas culture), ca. 700 to 200 BCE. A fine miniature example of a Mezcala greenstone carving, a standing figure, clearly human, but created from stri

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Item Details

Description

Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico, Guerrero region, Mezcala culture, ca. 600 to 200 BCE. A hand-carved greenstone maskette of sizable form exhibiting a string-cut physiognomy as well as biconically-drilled suspension holes. The broad nose, slanted nasolabial folds, and deep eye sockets create a highly stylized countenance, the likes of which having been the source of inspiration for a host of modern-day artists. Size: 1.42" L x 3.18" W x 4.07" H (3.6 cm x 8.1 cm x 10.3 cm); 5.28" H (13.4 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private British Columbia, Canada collection, gifted from aunt in Tucson, Arizona, USA, acquired prior to 1994

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Condition

Minor abrasions, with stable hairline fissure along verso, otherwise intact and excellent. Great surface smoothness throughout. Previous tape residue present along verso.