Description:

An Aztec carved stone sculpture depicting a seated individual or deity. From Pre-Columbian Mexico, circa 1300 A.D. - 1500 A.D. This example measures approximately 10" tall by about 6 ½" deep and about 5 ½" wide, and is carved from a single block of stone having a faint pinkish-red tint, as is typical for authentic examples. Aztec stone sculpture is relatively rare to come available in private collections, particularly complete examples such as this one (most are fragmentary and/or heavily damaged). This piece depicts a seated individual or deity, shown wearing head ornamentation displaying the eye and tooth iconography associated with the deity Tlaloc. As such, he represents either a manifestation of the deity himself, or a costumed ritual participant/impersonator as a stand-in for the deity. Provenance: Former Texas, USA private collection. The starting price is the price at which the piece can sell.

  • Condition: In rare, intact, complete condition, with only minor losses due to chipping and abrasions, particularly around the sides of the head. Expected weathering, wear, chips and abrasions overall, with a thick patina consistent with age. Darker surface areas are likely the result of much handling. Ethnographic accounts tell that such objects were heavily touched and in some cases were even ritually "fed" a variety of substances as offerings were repeatedly made.

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Bid Increments
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$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,000
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
$200,000 + $25,000