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THBGuerrero Mezcala Stone Type M-18 Figure
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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Bidsquare : Museum-Deaccession | Asian & Pre-Columbian
https://www.bidsquare.com/auctions/artemis-gallery/museum-deaccession-asian-pre-columbian-7316
An interesting mix of de-accessioned Asian and Pre-Columbian Art from The Ashland University Museum in Ashland, OH, originally donated between 1994 to 1998. All lots from the Museum have been noted, as such. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
An interesting mix of de-accessioned Asian and Pre-Columbian Art from The Ashland University Museum in Ashland, OH, originally donated between 1994 to 1998. All lots from the Museum have been noted, as such. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Pre-Columbian, southern Mexico, Guerrero region, Mezcala culture, ca. 600 to 200 BCE. An intriguing example of a standing anthropomorphic figure of the M-18 type that is hand-carved from mottled green-black stone with beige, cream, and faint citrine inclusions. The hefty figure presents with attenuated arms and legs delineated via the string-cutting technique, a slightly convex chest, and a squat neckline that runs flush with the mandible. The oblong head bears deep ovoid eyes, a narrow mouth with thin lips, and tab-shaped ears. The forehead protrudes upwards along the proper left side and boasts a trio of string-cut grooves along the obverse, perhaps indicative of a stylized coiffure. Size: 2.4" W x 4.5" H (6.1 cm x 11.4 cm); 5.125" H (13 cm) on included custom stand.
Cf. Gay, Carlo and Frances Pratt. "Mezcala: Ancient Stone Sculpture from Guerrero Mexico." Balsas Publications, Geneva, 1992, p.76, figs. 9a, b.
Provenance: private New York, USA collection, acquired in 1991
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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.
#165127Minor pitting and nicks along verso, otherwise intact and excellent. Great preservation to overall form, nice string-cut details, and smooth surface texture along obverse. Adhesive residue from old label visible on verso.Condition
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