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THBFine & Large Teotihuacan Hornstone Seated Idol Figure
Lot 82
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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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Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico, Teotihuacan culture, Tlamimilolpa to Metepec phase, ca. 250 BCE to 750 CE. This is a stunning hand-carved stone sculpture of a sitting figure, made from a dense hornstone. The stylized body is seated in an interesting position: the frontal facing string-cut grooves along the lower edge are the fingers of hands, and on the left width side are both feet, also delineated via string cut lines suggesting that the person is seated kneeling with his feet to the side, and hands resting on his knees - the curving groove between the hands indicates the angled bend of his legs. The square torso has additional grooves to indicate arms, but otherwise minimalistic. The oversized head presents string cut details: slit eyes, a triangular nose, and slit mouth - all topped by a headdress or headband with incised vertical and horizontal striations. A remarkable piece that survived tumultuous times of creation and destruction! Size: 2.5" L x 4.75" W x 7" H (6.4 cm x 12.1 cm x 17.8 cm)
Teotihuacan was at one time the largest city in the Pre-Columbian world, famous for its pyramids (Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon) as well as the Great Compound with the Temple of Quetzalcoatl (aka Temple of the Plumed Serpent) punctuating the Avenue of the Dead. Stone figures like this example are perhaps the best-known works of Teotihuacan art, with simple lines used economically in order to create powerful effigies without an overuse of detail. The decline of the Teotihuacan began in the 6th century and their sudden destruction may have been due to internal uprisings or invasions from rival cultures. Many structures along the Avenue of the Dead and other sculptures inside palatial buildings were deliberately broken and shattered during this time, it is possible that the chips and losses on this piece are a result of the sacking and destruction most pieces suffered.
This piece has been searched against the Art Loss Register database and has been cleared. The Art Loss Register maintains the world's largest database of stolen art, collectibles, and antiques.
Provenance: ex-Saint Petersburg, Florida, USA collection; ex-private Texas, USA collection, acquired in Mexico between 1963 and 1969, and in the USA prior to 1970
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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.
#168553Loss to the nose as shown. Chips to high pointed areas on head and surface abrasions throughout. These losses are probably old and intentional damage. Otherwise, it is intact with excellent oxidation of the hardstone material, and with ample mineral and soil deposits overall.Condition
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