Lot 91
Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Chontal, ca. 800 to 400 BCE. An impressive anthropomorphic figure with arms held to sides and across torso, hands over his abdominal region, a stylized head with beautifully treated facial features as sunken depressions with a characteristic brow ridge and rectangular ears. At the same time one can see the Olmec-influence upon this piece, with its fleshy cheeks and downturned, slightly open jaguar mouth. All is carved and string cut from an inherently beautiful greenstone of rich verdant hues with marvelous natural striations resulting from the dark green/black and cream inclusions. Overall, a Chontal stone figure of museum quality, so elegantly delineated with a characteristically angular form, replete with expert technique and impressive artistry. Custom stand. Size: 3.25" W x 11.375" H (8.3 cm x 28.9 cm)
Provenance: Ex-Peter Arnovick collection, San Francisco, CA
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- Condition: Intact with minor surface war commensurate with age. Areas of white caliche deposits.
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