Lot 70254

70254: A Large Mezcala Figure Guerrero, Mexico, c. 300

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70254: A Large Mezcala Figure Guerrero, Mexico, c. 300

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A Large Mezcala Figure Guerrero, Mexico, c. 300-100 BC Carved from a speckled blue-green stone with veining. The short legs cut wide apart, hands held to abdomen, raised line indicating waist, deep groove at neck, head tilted slightly up. The face distinguished by a large triangular cut at mouth and chin, and thick eye brows. In excellent condition, some pitting on proper right side, a few areas of erosion on back near and on the right leg. Custom metal stand. Provenance: Ex-Collection: Craig Helm, El Cajon, CA Ex-Collection: Byron D. Anderson, El Cajon, CA, collected in the 1950s -1960s Height: 15 ½ inches HID03101062020 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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