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THBMezcala Serpentine Mask, ex-Andre Emmerich
Lot 103
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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, Mexico, Guerrero, Mezcala, late Preclassic period, ca. 700 to 200 BCE. Skillfully carved from serpentine, an anthropomorphic mask of an impressively large size. Millennia before modern artists represented humans with minimalist geometric motifs, the Mezcala of Guerrero, coastal southwestern Mexico, were similarly creating abstract depictions of humans with their sculptural works like this example. The features were achieved via sophisticated carving and string cutting techniques. Also interesting, in Mesoamerica, greenstone like the serpentine used to create this mask, was considered more valuable than gold! Size: 7.5" L x 5.5" W (19 cm x 14 cm)
Please note: Lucite stand used for photography is not included.
Provenance: Ex-old private New England collection, acquired in the 1970s; ex Andre Emmerich Gallery, New York City, New York, USA ca 1955-1960; ex private Chicago, Illinois, USA collection, 1950s - 1960s
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A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
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.
#162454Expected surface wear with pitting and abrasions commensurate with age. Softening to features, but imagery is still discernible. Ample remains of red pigment. Concave verso is smooth and lustrous. Mineral, earthen, and dendritic deposits grace the surface. Andrew Emmerich Gallery label on verso.Condition
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