Rare Mixtec Copper Ring with Face
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Pre-Columbian, Valley of Mexico, Mixtec culture, ca. 1200 to 1500 CE. A fascinating ring made of copper sheet with a wide band and a large anthropomorphic face. The face is generally flat aside from a prominent, high relief nose. Atop the head and where the ears would be are large spirals, representing earrings and either a dramatic coiffure or headdress. Size: 0.75" W x 1.1" H (1.9 cm x 2.8 cm)
Provenance: private southern California, USA collection, acquired in the 1970s to mid-1980s
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.
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#141049
Pre-Columbian, Valley of Mexico, Mixtec culture, ca. 1200 to 1500 CE. A fascinating ring made of copper sheet with a wide band and a large anthropomorphic face. The face is generally flat aside from a prominent, high relief nose. Atop the head and where the ears would be are large spirals, representing earrings and either a dramatic coiffure or headdress. Size: 0.75" W x 1.1" H (1.9 cm x 2.8 cm)
Provenance: private southern California, USA collection, acquired in the 1970s to mid-1980s
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.
#141049
Condition
One of the spirals on the headdress has been repaired. Mottled very dark green and brown patina on surface. The ring is too fragile to be worn.
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Rare Mixtec Copper Ring with Face
Estimate $400 - $600
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