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Mixtec Stone Anthropomorphic Face Bead

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**Originally Listed At $75**

Pre-Columbian, Highland Southern Mexico, Mixtec culture, ca. 1200 to 1521 CE. A petite, hand-carved stone bead depicting an anthropomorphic face with pursed lips, puffy cheeks, large almond-shaped eyes, and a prominent chin, all in hues of chocolate, caramel, and toffee. An arching brow line separates each eye from the domed head, and the bead is biconically drilled behind the eyes for suspension. Size: 0.8" W x 1.125" H (2 cm x 2.9 cm).

Provenance: private collection of Dr. Evan Maurer, former Director of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts (USA)

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Condition

Bead repaired from multiple pieces with small chips and adhesive residue along break lines. Age-commensurate surface wear, with some fading and discoloration to carved features, otherwise very good.

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Mixtec Stone Anthropomorphic Face Bead

Name: Mixtec Stone Anthropomorphic Face Bead
SKU: 147608522
Price: 100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $150

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