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Simplistic Guerrero Chontal Stone Figure

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Description

**Originally Listed At $400**

Pre-Columbian, Central Mexico, Guerrero region, Chontal, Late Preclassic period, ca. 300 to 100 BCE. A stone figural carving with simplistic and minimalistic features. The form was achieved via sophisticated carving and string cutting techniques - shallow grooves forming the nasolabial folds and eyes on the face, a defined chin, and notches to indicate arms. Size: 2.5" W x 7" H (6.4 cm x 17.8 cm); 7.5" H (19 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private British Columbia, Canada collection, gifted from aunt in Tucson, Arizona, USA, acquired prior to 1994

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Condition

Loss to legs as shown and deep groove / fissure on the verso above lost legs. The rest is in nice condition with only minor nicks and abrasions. Light mineral deposits on the surface.