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Latin America, Guatemala, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A wooden articulated doll of Maximon or San Simon, a folk saint, seated on a separated wooden chair. He is depicted in a black suit and hat, bearded and mustachioed, his joints articulated at the shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees. According to tradition, he is always provided with a chair to rest on. The figure of Maximon is a blend of indigenous and Christian beliefs as well as historical figures: Conquistadors, Saints, Judas Iscariot, Maya gods, and ancestors. Size (Maximon figure): 10.75" L x 5" W (27.3 cm x 12.7 cm); (chair): 6" L x 5" W x 8.5" H (15.2 cm x 12.7 cm x 21.6 cm)

Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010

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#172956

  • Condition: Overall excellent condition. Some minor discoloration to painted surfaces and pigment chipping. Limbs articulate smoothly. Chair is intact and very good.

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