Lot 0320A

Mezcala Stone Idol, Ex-Arte Primitivo

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Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Guerrero Region, Mezcala, ca. 1000 BCE. The Mezcala sculptors brilliantly used string-saw technology to differentiate facial features and limbs. Mezcala sculptural works are equally appealing for the inherent beauty of the stone selected by the ancients. This example is no exception! 6"H x 2-1/2"W

Provenance: Ex-Arte Primitivo

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Mezcala Stone Idol, Ex-Arte Primitivo

Name: Mezcala Stone Idol, Ex-Arte Primitivo
SKU: 31079438
Price: 375 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $800 - $1,200

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