Mezcala Dark Greenstone Seated Monkey Pendant
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Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Guerrero/Mezcala, ca. 500 to 200 BCE. A skillfully executed seated monkey figurine, finely carved from a beautiful greenstone of rich, deep hues. The endearing simian creature presents a long, curled tail, an abstract visage with a pronounced forehead, wide nose, slit mouth, and partially drilled eyes, hands meeting across the chest, and upraised knees. The piece demonstrates the Mezcala artisan's command of string-cut techniques resulting in marvelously abstract forms that appeal to contemporary sensibilities! Perforated through the tail for suspension. Custom, museum-quality stand. Size: 3.625" H (9.2 cm); 4.985" H (12.7 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-Paloos collection, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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#132602
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-Paloos collection, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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.
#132602
Condition
Tip and mid-section of tail reattached with possible restoration over break lines.
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Mezcala Dark Greenstone Seated Monkey Pendant
Estimate $1,800 - $3,000
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