Strand of Large Guerrero Mezcala Stone Beads (12)
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Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico, Guerrero region, Mezcala culture, ca. 600 to 100 BCE. A set of 12 hand-carved stone beads of sizable forms, each of relatively circular form with either a carinated or tapered midsection. Mezcala artists would typically adorn the dead with heavy beadwork like these. Size of largest: 2.86" Diameter x 1.54" H (7.3 cm x 3.9 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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#181392
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
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#181392
Condition
Each stone with minor nicks and abrasions, otherwise intact and very good. Great colors! Not intended for wearing.
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Strand of Large Guerrero Mezcala Stone Beads (12)
Estimate $600 - $900
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PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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