Mexico, Chontal Green Stone Mask with eyebrows
Classic Chontal style mask with unusual depiction of the eyebrows, which are etched into the stone. Similar masks are illustrated in CHONTAL: ANCIENT STONE SCULPTURE FROM GUERRERO MEXICO, page 59, A, B, C. & page 60. There are strong root marks all over.
Period: Mexico, Chontal middle phase, Guerrero, c. 500 - 100 BC
Media: Stone
Dimensions: Width: 6 1/4" x Height 7"
$12,000
N5021
Mexico, Classic Brown Stone Mezcala Figure of the M8 Type
This hand-held stone figure fits perfectly in the palm of the hand and bears a distinctive facial expression with round eyes and a triangular frowning mouth. The figure was created using the string-sawing technique and is made of a greenish grey stone with earth brown striations. It was highly polished. The figure has its arms to the side, represented by carved grooves, and linear carved face, which are both characteristics of Type M10 Mezcalas. The representation of human figures played an important role in Mezcala culture, including in rituals and burial sites. However, most of these figures, were used for utilitarian purposes as celts or chisels. For a reference see the Primitive Museum of Art's MEZCALA STONE SCULPTURE: THE HUMAN FIGURE, p.22-23, and MEZCALA: ANCIENT STONE SCULPTURE FROM GUERRERO MEXICO, by Carlo Gay and Frances Pratt. Ex. Gallery Hana-Tokyo, prior to 1970.
Period: Mexico, Mezcala, Guerrero, c. 1200 - 300 BC
Media: Stone
Dimensions: H: 5 in. x 2.33 in.
Price Upon Request
n5057
Mexico, Classic Greenish Grey Stone Mezcala Figure of the M8 Type
This solid, hand-held stone figure fits perfectly in the palm of the hand. The figure was created using the string-sawing technique and is made of a mottled greenish-grey stone with tiny even flecks of blue- black color evenly speckled throughout. The figure has its arms to the side, represented by carved grooves, which is a classic characteristic of Type M8 Mezcalas. The representation of human figures played an important role in Mezcala culture, including in rituals and burial sites. However, most of these figures, were used for utilitarian purposes as celts or chisels. For a reference see the Primitive Museum of Art's MEZCALA STONE SCULPTURE: THE HUMAN FIGURE, p.22-23, and MEZCALA: ANCIENT STONE SCULPTURE FROM GUERRERO MEXICO, by Carlo Gay and Frances Pratt, plate 67. Ex. Gallery Hana-Tokyo, prior to 1970.
Period: Mexico, Mezcala, Guerrero, c. 1200 - 300 BC
Media: Stone
Dimensions: H: 5 in. x W: 2 in.
$6,000
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Mexico, Classic Grey Stone Mezcala Figure of the M10 Type
This mysterious hand-held stone figure fits perfectly in the palm of the hand and bears a serene facial expression with open mouth as if speaking. The figure was created using the string-sawing technique and is made of a dense grey stone infused with sand and miniature black striations. The figure has its arms to the side, represented by carved grooves, and simple, abstracted face, which are a classic characteristics of Type M10 Mezcalas. The representation of human figures played an important role in Mezcala culture, including in rituals and burial sites. However, most of these figures, were used for utilitarian purposes as celts or chisels. For a reference see the Primitive Museum of Art's MEZCALA STONE SCULPTURE: THE HUMAN FIGURE, p.22-23, and MEZCALA: ANCIENT STONE SCULPTURE FROM GUERRERO MEXICO, by Carlo Gay and Frances Pratt, plate 37. Ex. Gallery Hana-Tokyo, prior to 1970.
Period: Mexico, Mezcala, Guerrero, c. 1200 - 300 BC
Media: Stone
Dimensions: H: 5 in. x w: 2 in.
Price Upon Request
n5056
Mexico, Early Post-Classic Mayan Stucco Head Depicting a Priest
The priest’s eyes are looking down as if the head was placed high up on a wall.
Ex. collection Hana Gallery, Tokyo, prior to 1970.
Period: Mexico, Maya, c. AD 750 - 800
Media: Stone
Dimensions: Height: 10" x Width: 8 1/2" Depth 7 1/2"
Price Upon Request
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Mexico, Mayan Carved Limestone Relief of a Jaguar in Profile
This relief carved Mayan limestone tablet features a jaguar carved in profile with original red pigment, resembling a famous Mixtec stone stela with warriors wearing similar jaguar face masks. The tablet was exhibited in Tokyo in the Museum of Tobacco and Salt’s Animal Designs in Ancient America in February 2002 and was formerly in the collection of Hana Gallery in Tokyo prior to 1970.
Period: Mexico, Northern Veracruz, Toltec/Mixtec, circa AD.1000- 1200
Media: Stone
Dimensions: Height: 13 1/4" x Width: 15" Depth: 5 1/4"
Weight: 45 lbs
Price Upon Request
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Mexico, Mayan Stucco Face of a Ruler
This Mayan ruler wears stone headdress and has carefully crafted facial features. It originates from Chiaps, Mexico, and was formerly in the collection of Hiroshi Miura in Tokyo, Japan, prior to 1970.
Period: Mexico, Mayan, Jaina, Late Classic, c. AD 550 - 950
Media: Stone
Dimensions: Height: 11 1/2 x Width: 7" Depth: 6 1/2"
Price Upon Request
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Mexico, Pair of Miniature Dark Green Jadite Mezcala Figures of the M16 Type
These miniature dark green jadite figures, male and female, bear serene facial expressions and body language. The figures were created using the string-sawing technique and are made of an extremely smooth and dark jadite native to South America, characterized by a network of deep green and blue-black veins. The figures have complex faces and arms that stand out in relief, which makes them category Type M16 Mezcalas. The representation of human figures played an important role in Mezcala culture, including in rituals and burial sites. Its rare to find a male and female made as a pair. For a reference see the Primitive Museum of Art's MEZCALA STONE SCULPTURE: THE HUMAN FIGURE, p.22-23, and MEZCALA: ANCIENT STONE SCULPTURE FROM GUERRERO MEXICO, by Carlo Gay and Frances Pratt, plate 61. Ex. Gallery Hana-Tokyo, prior to 1970.
Period: Mexico, Mezcala, Guerrero, c. 1200 - 300 BC
Media: Stone
Dimensions: H: 2.5 in. x W: 1.25"
Price Upon Request
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