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Guerrero Mezcala Stone Axe God
Guerrero Mezcala Stone Axe God
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Description
Pre-Columbian, Southwest Mexico, Guerrero, ca. 400 to 100 BCE. A hand-carved, deep grey-green stone (probably andesite) depicting a standing anthropomorphic figure, the human physiognomy displaying appealing stylization. The ancient artisans of this region were particularly adept at reducing the human body to simple, eloquent forms via a string cut technique. Note the dramatically tapered head, cut separation between the legs, and abstract facial features that ironically appeal to a modernist taste for minimalism. Size: 1.75" W x 4.25" H (4.4 cm x 10.8 cm).

Provenance: Ex-private Tatti collection, New York

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Condition
Old chip to top of head and normal surface wear.
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Guerrero Mezcala Stone Axe God

Estimate $300 - $450
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