**Originally Listed At $300**

Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Guerrero region, Mezcala, ca. 400 to 100 BCE. A quixotic amulet depicting an upright monkey, hand-carved from a mottled dark green stone with beige inclusions. The minimalistic figure sits upon bent legs with its tail extending up its back and with thick arms held tightly to its sides. Its head bears drilled eyes, a nubbin-shaped nose, and petite ears. The linear grooves along the legs, body, tail, and head are all formed via the meticulous string-cutting method, giving this figure an abstract yet expertly-formed presentation. Custom wooden display stand included. Size: 1.375" W x 2.25" H (3.5 cm x 5.7 cm); 2.75" H (7 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-private lifetime collection of Dr. Saul Tuttman and Dr. Gregory Siskind, New York, New York, USA

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Surface wear and abrasions commensurate with age, small losses to ears and feet, with fading to some finer features, and light roughness across most surfaces. Light earthen deposits throughout. Old inventory number written in black ink on side.