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THBVeracruz Stone Hacha Avian / Anthropomorphic Head
Lot 229
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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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**Originally Listed At $2000**
Pre-Columbian, Gulf Coast Mexico, Veracruz (Vera Cruz), ca. 5th to 7th century CE. A fantastic carved-stone hacha in the form of an anthropomorphic and avian head presenting 2 recessed eyes beneath arched brows, a crested forehead, prominent cheekbones, and a lengthy, slender beak that droops over a wide, open mouth and raised tongue to touch a projecting lower lip and chin. The verso of the visage is concave. The bird beak that dominates the face references the Maya sky world. Birds were revered as sky animals associated with the celestial realm - the sun, the moon, and Venus - where they acted as sacred messengers between humankind and its deities. Enveloped in natural hues of cool grey and pale sage with lovely tan-colored earthen deposits, this animated visage serves as a wonderful example of Veracruz culture! Size: 5.1" W x 7.7" H (13 cm x 19.6 cm); 10.8" H (27.4 cm) on included custom stand.
Hachas were associated with the ritual Mesoamerican ball game, though examples like this were not actually part of the player's equipment. Instead these were worn during ritualistic ceremonies related to the game. The name stems from the fact that they were believed to be axe-heads; hence the term hacha (Spanish for axe). Based on ceramic figures and imagery on stone carvings, some authors have proposed that hachas were meant to be attached to yugos (yokes). Others suggest that some of the hachas could have served as ballcourt markers.
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-private Florida, USA collection, acquired from The Lands Beyond, New York City, New York, USA, November 25, 1994, inv # SCK-5 LX
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#174645Nice signs of age with expected nicks, chips, and abrasions, as shown. Otherwise, intact and excellent with ample remaining detail and earthen deposits in recessed areas.Condition
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