Lot 0152

Guerrero Mezcala Stone Axe God + Maya Greenstone Celt

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Guerrero Mezcala Stone Axe God + Maya Greenstone Celt

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Description

**Originally Listed At $400**

Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico, Guerrero region, Mezcala culture, ca. 500 to 100 BCE; Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Maya, Classic Period, ca. 250 to 900 CE. A set of 2 hand-carved stone artifacts from ancient Mesoamerica. First is a dark-hued stone axe god figure from the Mezcala culture, and the largest is a green-hued stone celt of petaloid form with a sharpened blade edge. Size of largest (celt): 2.75" L x 1.625" W x 0.75" H (7 cm x 4.1 cm x 1.9 cm)

Provenance: ex-collection of the late Peter Arnovick, San Francisco, California, USA, acquired before 1995

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Condition

Both pieces with light abrasions and expected pitting, otherwise intact and excellent. Great surface texture across both pieces.

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Guerrero Mezcala Stone Axe God + Maya Greenstone Celt

Name: Guerrero Mezcala Stone Axe God + Maya Greenstone Celt
SKU: 168335591
Price: 200 USD
Availability: InStock

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