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Olmecoid / Proto-Maya Stone Head, ex-Schmitt

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Olmecoid / Proto-Maya Stone Head, ex-Schmitt

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**Originally Listed At $900**

Pre-Columbian, probably Guatemala, Olmecoid / Proto-Maya culture, ca. 500 BCE to 300 CE. A fascinating stone head boasting characteristic Olmec features such as a square visage with fleshy lips, jowly cheeks, flared nostrils, slender eyes, and a rounded headdress adorned with a geometric motif - all reminiscent of the famous Olmec colossal heads. These facial characteristics were also commonly associated with were-jaguar transformation during which a shaman would morph into their supernatural counterpart as a jaguar and engage in visionary trances, perhaps induced by powerful hallucinogens. Note the lustrous mica inclusions that glisten throughout the piece! Size: 9.2" W x 13.5" H (23.4 cm x 34.3 cm)

Provenance: ex-Marc Amiguet Schmitt estate, Amiguet's Ancient Art, Evansville, Indiana, USA, acquired prior to January 1, 2010

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Condition

Fragment of a larger piece. Expected surface wear with abrasions as shown. Otherwise, very nice with liberal remaining detail and light earthen deposits throughout.

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Olmecoid / Proto-Maya Stone Head, ex-Schmitt

Name: Olmecoid / Proto-Maya Stone Head, ex-Schmitt
SKU: 149676295
Price: 1200 USD
Availability: InStock

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