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Guerrero Mezcala Stone Grinder - Foot w/ Figure

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Guerrero Mezcala Stone Grinder - Foot w/ Figure

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Description

Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico, Guerrero region, Mezcala culture, ca. 500 to 100 BCE. An interesting example of a grinding instrument that is hand-carved from lustrous, verdant stone in hues of green, white, and beige. The conical tool exhibits an incised latticework pattern on the bottom that was perhaps used for grinding foodstuffs like corn or even medicinal ingredients. The handle is incised with an abstract anthropomorphic figure with hands laid atop the belly as well as legs incised along the sides. Size: 4.4" L x 1.75" W x 4.25" H (11.2 cm x 4.4 cm x 10.8 cm)

Provenance: private Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA collection; ex-Minerva Gallery; ex-Benjamin Vega, California, USA, acquired in 2006 to 2007; ex-Gene and Virginia George, brought to the USA from 1961 to 1966

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Condition

Minor abrasions and nicks, with light softening to some finer details, and light earthen deposits within some recessed areas, otherwise intact and excellent. Great surface smoothness throughout.

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Guerrero Mezcala Stone Grinder - Foot w/ Figure

Name: Guerrero Mezcala Stone Grinder - Foot w/ Figure
SKU: 156857751
Price: 750 USD
Availability: InStock

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