Description:

Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Guerrero, Mezcala culture (Balsas culture), ca. 700 to 200 BCE. An abstract axe figure, made from a rough greenstone with bands of narrow white. The neck, legs, and marks on the body were string cut; the face has clearly delineated brows and nose. These stone axe figures are common from this period, representing 15-20% of all artifacts found, and are named for the Rio Mezcala (Balsas) valley where they are commonly found. The Mezcala style is known only through stone carving, which is done using strings with the aid of sandstone for abrasion. Size: 2.4" W x 7.7" H (6.1 cm x 19.6 cm); 8.05" H (20.4 cm) on included custom stand.

cf, Gay, C. and Pratt, F. 1992 "Mezcala: Ancient Stone Sculpture from Guerrero, Mexico", Balsas Publication, Switzerland.

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex Dave Deroche collection

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  • Condition: Surface scratching and weathering commensurate with age and type of stone.

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