Material : polished stone
Origin : Mexico, Guerrero
Culture : Mezcala
Era : 300/ 100 BC

Condition : very good

Dimensions : 8-1/4'' H, 2-1/2'' W

Very beautiful Mezcala stone standing figure. Prominent torso with carved arms. Its face was formed by two similar facets, with carved mouth, eyes, ears. The surface has been finely polished, except for the top of the head which was always left rough for ritual purposes.
Provenance: private french collection.

 

Bibliography
J. P Barbier, "Guide de l'art précolombien", p. 45 - 47, Barcelone, 1999. I. Bernal, M. Simoni-Abbat, "Le Mexique. Des origines aux Aztèques", p. 396 - 397.