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Maya Basalt Manopla (Ball Game Hand Grip)

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Maya Basalt Manopla (Ball Game Hand Grip)

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Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Maya, Classic Period, ca. 250 to 900 CE. A hand-carved basalt manopla, a hand grip used during play of the Maya Ballgame. The hefty sporting instrument features a sturdy handle above a spherical body, almost akin to modern kettlebells in form, but was used to strike a heavy rubber ball towards a hoop. Size: 4.6" L x 5" W x 5.75" H (11.7 cm x 12.7 cm x 14.6 cm)

Cf. The Bowers Museum of Art, object number 97.15.1

Provenance: private Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA collection; ex-private Florida, USA collection

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Condition

Small chips and light abrasions, otherwise intact and excellent. Great preservation to overall form.

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Maya Basalt Manopla (Ball Game Hand Grip)

Name: Maya Basalt Manopla (Ball Game Hand Grip)
SKU: 162358390
Price: 550 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $800 - $1,200

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Starting Price $400

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