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Pre-Columbian Mezcala Stone Axe God

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Guerrero Mezcala Stone Axe God: Pre-Columbian, southern Mexico, Guerrero region, Mezcala culture, ca. 600 to 200 BCE. A fine example of an abstract anthropomorphic figure that is hand-carved from mottled green-brown stone with light

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Large Guerrero Mezcala Stone Axe God: **Originally Listed At $1200** Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Guerrero, Mezcala, ca. 500 to 200 BCE. A Mezcala standing anthropomorphic figure, finely carved and string cut from mottled greenstone, displaying

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Guerrero Mezcala Stone Axe God: 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 ap

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Guerrero Mezcala Stone Axe God, ex-Arte Primitivo: **First Time At Auction** Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Guerrero region, Mezcala, ca. 400 to 100 BCE. An impressive anthropomorphic axe god, hand-carved from a sumptuous mottled green stone with black a

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Description

**Originally Listed At $125**

Pre-Columbian, Guerrero region, Mezcala culture (Balsas culture), modern-day Mexico, ca. 500 to 200 BCE. A large axe god figure, carved from a mottled pistachio-hued green hardstone, with a bulbous head, slightly narrowed neck, arms at sides, and two tapered and slightly-separated string-cut feet. A stout form for a wonderful example of ancient Mezcala craftsmanship! Size: 2" L x 2.125" W x 6.75" H (5.1 cm x 5.4 cm x 17.1 cm).

Provenance: Whisnant Gallery, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, acquired over twenty years ago

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Condition

Surface wear commensurate with age, features are faded, mineral deposits throughout, and minor losses to head and feet.

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Pre-Columbian Mezcala Stone Axe God

Name: Pre-Columbian Mezcala Stone Axe God
SKU: 65163416
Price: 75 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $150 - $225

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