Description:

Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Guerrero region, ca. 400 BCE. Chontal blue-green stone figure with oversized head, deeply undercut neck, projecting lower jaw, elongated torso, and attenuated limbs. The Chontal artists created portable sculpture grave offerings with remarkably naturalistic features relative to the more abstract Mezcala stylings. The beauty of the stone, either speckled blue-green metadiorite or serpentine, in addition to the elegant delineation of the form make for an impressive addition to any collection. Custom museum-quality stand. 8-1/2"T x ~3-3/4"W x 1-3/4"D. On stand, 9 1/2"T x 4"W x 2"D Provenance: Ex-Curation International All items in this auction are legal to buy/sell under U.S. statute covering cultural patrimony per United States Code 2600, CHAPTER 14 -- CONVENTION ON CULTURAL PROPERTY, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

  • Condition: Intact, attenuated limbs as shown, slight loss to top of head and normal surface wear. Good to excellent condition.

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