Description:

Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Guerrero/Mezcala, ca. 500 to 200 BCE. A skillfully executed seated monkey figurine, finely carved from a beautiful greenstone of rich, deep hues. The endearing simian creature presents a long, curled tail, an abstract visage with a pronounced forehead, wide nose, slit mouth, and partially drilled eyes, hands meeting across the chest, and upraised knees. The piece demonstrates the Mezcala artisan's command of string-cut techniques resulting in marvelously abstract forms that appeal to contemporary sensibilities! Perforated through the tail for suspension. Custom, museum-quality stand. Size: 3.625" H (9.2 cm); 4.985" H (12.7 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-Paloos collection, Chicago, Illinois, USA

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  • Condition: Tip and mid-section of tail reattached with possible restoration over break lines.

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