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**First Time At Auction**

Pre-Columbian, Mexico and northern Central America, Maya Territories, Postclassic, ca. 1450 to 1600 CE. A fantastically creepy pottery skull mask exhibiting hollow, annular eyes, a gaping, triangular nasal cavity, and a leering, toothy grin formed from tab-shaped impressions. The arching brows and sharp cheekbones jut outwards, starkly contrasting the sunken cheeks and recessed peripheries. A trio of drill holes line the edges, allowing the vizard to be attached to an object or suspended. Size: 4.7" W x 5.8" H (11.9 cm x 14.7 cm); 8.1" H (20.6 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-Dave DeRoche collection; ex-old San Francisco, California, USA collection

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#172799

  • Condition: Professionally repaired with restoration over break lines and to small area of proper right side. Chipping to left periphery and some elevated features. Surface wear as shown with nicks and abrasions commensurate with age. Otherwise, very nice with light earthen deposits and ample remaining details. Collection label and collection number inscribed on verso.

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