Pair of Mezcala Stone Figures, one Greenstone
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Pre-Columbian, Guerrero, Mexico, Mezcala style, ca. 300 BCE. A pair of stone figures, one of which has been heavily degraded during the burial process, and the other of which is in excellent, smooth condition with very clear features. These figures are small ceremonial axes drilled and smoothed into human forms. This pair together presents a really cool chance to understand what can happen to artifacts during the thousands of years they spend in the ground. Comes with custom stand. Size of largest: 1.25" W x 3.3" H (3.2 cm x 8.4 cm)
Provenance: ex-Paul Simon, Taos NM Collection
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#117635
Provenance: ex-Paul Simon, Taos NM Collection
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 to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#117635
Condition
The greenstone object is in excellent shape. The other stone figure has a loss to one lower leg as shown and heavy wear.
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Pair of Mezcala Stone Figures, one Greenstone
Estimate $500 - $750
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