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

Condition : good

Dimensions : 6-3/4'' H, 3'' W

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 brazilian 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.