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THBMaya Basalt Head of a Coyote, Hasso Von Winning 1969
Lot 135a
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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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Jun 4, 2020
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2020-06-04 10:00:00
2020-06-04 10:00:00
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An important one-day auction featuring museum-worthy examples of Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Near Eastern, Far East / Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Native American, Spanish Colonial, Russian, Fossils, Ancient Jewelry, Fine Art, so much more! Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Maya, Late Classic Period, ca. 550 to 900 CE. Wow! One of my absolute favorite items! This is a fierce coyote's head, carved from the characteristic grey volcanic stone that Maya and other Mesoamerican artisans used for so many of their monumental creations. The head features triangular ears laid back on the head as if the animal is growling, narrowed eyes under heavy brows, a long snout with lines indicating that the lips are curled in a snarl, and a slightly opened mouth full of sharp teeth, especially the massive canines. This snarling head would have once fit into a larger sculpture or architectural element. The face is infused with fearsome qualities, perhaps designed as a warning. Size: 6.75" W x 4.4" H (17.1 cm x 11.2 cm); 8" H (20.3 cm) on included custom stand.
The Maya, like most pre-industrial societies, had a close relationship with animals and the natural landscape. Many of their cultural metaphors, adages, and omens were based on the behavior of animals, and some animals were known for their supernatural power. Like the Aztec and other Mesoamerican groups, the Maya saw coyotes as both fierce hunters and trickster figures.
Provenance: ex-Arte Primitivo, New York, USA; ex- Daniel Solomon, 1960s; Hasso Von Winning certificate dated 1969
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#156029Intact. Surface is weathered but features and form are in excellent condition with light deposits, mainly in lower profile areas.Condition
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