A wonderful Maya figural fragment, Mexico, c. AD 250 - 600. This superbly sculpted example depicts a shaman with his spirit guide emerging from the top of his head. Both are adorned with large ear spools and have highly expressive faces. H: 3 1/4 in (8.3 cm). Good mineral deposits. Mounted. Ex St. Paul, MN private collection.

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