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Veracruz Stone Hacha - Eagle w/ Chief Emerging
Veracruz Stone Hacha - Eagle w/ Chief Emerging
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Description
Pre-Columbian, Vera Cruz, Mexico, ca. 500 to 800 CE. Exceptional and important stone hacha - implement used in the ballgame - in the form of a warrior inside the head of an eagle. The warrior is shown with large almond-shaped eyes and wearing large stone earspools. The eagle is shown with a large open beak, circular eyes and an angular visage. Atop the beak rests a small jaguar with fluid body and large paws under his head. A wonderful example! Custom stand. Size: 10.25" L x 10.75" H (26 cm x 27.3 cm)

Provenance: Ex-California Private Collection acquired in the 1960's

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Condition
Very minor chipping to the surface else choice
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Veracruz Stone Hacha - Eagle w/ Chief Emerging

Estimate $12,000 - $18,000
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Starting Price $6,000
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