Rare Olmec Dark Stone Bowl
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Description
Pre-Columbian, Olmec culture, southern Mexico to Guatemala, ca. 1300 to 900 BCE. The Olmec were among the first Mesoamerican peoples to use stone in sculpture even though it often had to be quarried in distant mountains. This piece, while simply formed, reminds us of the effort invested in creating it - acquiring the stone and hewing out a fine shape with smooth sides. It was most likely part of a tomb offering, and its high level of craftsmanship would have been a sign of the power, wealth, and memory of the deceased. The stonework of this piece shows influences of the Xochipala of the Guerrero region. Several reputable scholars including American anthropologist, archaeologist, and academic David Grove, known for his contributions to the Preclassic period of Mesoamerica, have found cross-cultural overlaps between Olmec and Xochipala.Size: 9" W x 3.6" H (22.9 cm x 9.1 cm)
Provenance: ex-Adeon Gallery, before 1975
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#101059
Provenance: ex-Adeon Gallery, before 1975
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 and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#101059
Condition
Very small chip to the rim; some dirt encrustation and root marks.
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Rare Olmec Dark Stone Bowl
Estimate $1,500 - $2,500
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