Stunning Mezcala / Chontal Green Stone Figure
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Description
Pre-Columbian, Central Mexico, Guerrero Mountain area, Mezcala-Chontal, ca. 1200 to 800 BCE. A large green stone anthropomorphic idol figure, with a stylized, angular body, squared shoulders, arms and legs separated from the torso, the buttocks carved in relief, an expressive visage of smooth planar contours, deeply pecked sunken eyes beneath thick brows, a straight nose with demarcated nostrils, characteristically notched and pierced ears, and outlined parted lips. This open-mouth expression when viewed in concert with the hands held together over the abdominal region, suggests a somewhat trancelike, meditative, or even chanting state. Beyond this, the piece was carved from a inherently attractive stone of mottled green hues. Custom stand. Size: 3.25" W x 7.375" H (8.3 cm x 18.7 cm); 7.75" H (19.7 cm) on stand.
Provenance: Ex- Sarkisian Gallery, Denver , CO acquired in the 1950's.
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#112976
Provenance: Ex- Sarkisian Gallery, Denver , CO acquired in the 1950's.
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.
We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#112976
Condition
Left leg reattached (could be restored to hide) a bit of roughness to top of head, else quite excellent
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Stunning Mezcala / Chontal Green Stone Figure
Estimate $2,200 - $3,200
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