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THBFine Aztec Stone Seated Figure w/ Headdress
Lot 102
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Ancient art from Egypt, Greece, Italy and the Near East, as well as Asian, Fossils, Pre-Columbian, Native American, African / Tribal / Oceanic, Fine art, and much more! All categories, all price ranges... all legally acquired and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Aztec Empire, ca. 1400 to 1521 CE. A striking hand-carved stone sculpture of a seated figure, possibly a deity, displaying a large, stylized head capped with a sizeable headdress. Sitting on a small stool with hands on his knees, the fascinating figure stares forward from almond-shaped eyes beneath an arched brow. His expressive visage exhibits a prominent nasal bridge, a broad nose, a mouth held slightly open as though gasping in amazement, and a pointed chin. The hefty headdress towers over his body, showcasing an incised geometric motif. His delineated fingers and toes render him as detailed as he is dramatic! A splendid example from ancient Aztec culture! Size: 5.125" L x 3.375" W x 8.125" H (13 cm x 8.6 cm x 20.6 cm)
Aztec stone sculpture is a culmination of centuries of stone carving in Mesoamerica, and, using fragile volcanic stone, these ancient artists were able to create remarkably detailed and poignant artworks. Based on the figure's pose, this is almost certainly a male deity. The Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History substantiates this masculine designation by explaining how deity figures were "customarily shown in frontal view and strictly symmetrical, females are frequently kneeling, while male figures are often sitting with their knees drawn up and their arms crossed upon them." Along with youthful faces, half-open mouths, and other stylized features, Aztec people would have instantly known who this god was and what it meant to see him in his place of honor.
Provenance: private California, USA Collection, acquired mid-1980s
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PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#135212Repair to headdress with break lines visible. Expected nicks, chips, and abrasions, commensurate with age. Otherwise, excellent with nice earthen deposits in recessed areas.Condition
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