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**Originally Listed At $800**

Pre-Columbian, southern Mexico, Guerrero region, Mezcala culture, ca. 600 to 200 BCE. An intriguing example of a standing anthropomorphic figure of the M-18 type that is hand-carved from mottled green-black stone with beige, cream, and faint citrine inclusions. The hefty figure presents with attenuated arms and legs delineated via the string-cutting technique, a slightly convex chest, and a squat neckline that runs flush with the mandible. The oblong head bears deep ovoid eyes, a narrow mouth with thin lips, and tab-shaped ears. The forehead protrudes upwards along the proper left side and boasts a trio of string-cut grooves along the obverse, perhaps indicative of a stylized coiffure. Size: 2.4" W x 4.5" H (6.1 cm x 11.4 cm); 5.125" H (13 cm) on included custom stand.

Cf. Gay, Carlo and Frances Pratt. "Mezcala: Ancient Stone Sculpture from Guerrero Mexico." Balsas Publications, Geneva, 1992, p.76, figs. 9a, b.

Provenance: private New York, USA collection, acquired in 1991

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#165127

  • Condition: Minor pitting and nicks along verso, otherwise intact and excellent. Great preservation to overall form, nice string-cut details, and smooth surface texture along obverse. Adhesive residue from old label visible on verso.

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