Veracruz Stone Hacha - Eagle w/ Chief Emerging
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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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#119882
Provenance: Ex-California Private Collection acquired in the 1960's
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.
#119882
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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