Pre-Columbian, Guerrero Mexico, ca. 300 BCE. This is a finely made, small greenstone axe figure. The neck, legs, and marks on the body were string cut; the face has clearly delineated brows and nose. The triangular shapes of the face and slight cuts in at the arms just barely suggest the human form. These stone axe figures are common from this period, representing 15-20% of all artifacts found, and are named for the Rio Mezcala (Balsas) valley where they are commonly found. The Mezcala style is known only through stone carving, which is done using strings with the aid of sandstone for abrasion. Comes with custom stand. Size: 1.55" W x 3.25" H (3.9 cm x 8.3 cm)

Provenance: Ex-Peter Arnovick collection, San Francisco, CA acquired around 1980

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