Maya Basalt Head of Mountain Goat, Von Winning COA
**Originally Listed At $5000**
Pre-Columbian, Guatemala, Classic Period, Maya, ca. 250 to 900 CE. Finely carved from basalt, the head of a baby goat with petite horns; long drooping ears with incised scroll motifs along the lower ends as well as deeply drilled holes at the upper ends; skillfully carved expressive eyes that are pointed at the outer ends, nicely modeled, and delineated with deep pupils; a protruding muzzle presenting the goat’s nose, mouth, and revealed upper teeth; a wonderful decorative tassel adorning the top of the goat’s head that ends in two scrolled terminals over the forehead. On the back is a rectangular mortise, perhaps for mounting to a wall. Size: 8" L x 4.375" W x 5.5" H (20.3 cm x 11.1 cm x 14 cm); 8.375" H (21.3 cm) on included custom stand.
Accompanied by Hasso Von Winning COA - signed and dated July 20, 1974.
Provenance: New York City, New York USA collection; ex-Dr. Daniel Solomon collection, Los Angeles, California USA acquired 1960s; accompanied by copy of certificate from Hasso von Winning, dated July 20th, 1974
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.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#159176
Condition Report: One horn/ear reattached with a grey adhesive along the break line. Nicks/chips to high-pointed areas. Partially drilled holes below/behind horns/ears and atop ornaments. Intentional depression behind head. Scattered deposits.
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**Originally Listed At $5000**
Pre-Columbian, Guatemala, Classic Period, Maya, ca. 250 to 900 CE. Finely carved from basalt, the head of a baby goat with petite horns; long drooping ears with incised scroll motifs along the lower ends as well as deeply drilled holes at the upper ends; skillfully carved expressive eyes that are pointed at the outer ends, nicely modeled, and delineated with deep pupils; a protruding muzzle presenting the goat’s nose, mouth, and revealed upper teeth; a wonderful decorative tassel adorning the top of the goat’s head that ends in two scrolled terminals over the forehead. On the back is a rectangular mortise, perhaps for mounting to a wall. Size: 8" L x 4.375" W x 5.5" H (20.3 cm x 11.1 cm x 14 cm); 8.375" H (21.3 cm) on included custom stand.
Accompanied by Hasso Von Winning COA - signed and dated July 20, 1974.
Provenance: New York City, New York USA collection; ex-Dr. Daniel Solomon collection, Los Angeles, California USA acquired 1960s; accompanied by copy of certificate from Hasso von Winning, dated July 20th, 1974
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.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#159176
Condition Report: One horn/ear reattached with a grey adhesive along the break line. Nicks/chips to high-pointed areas. Partially drilled holes below/behind horns/ears and atop ornaments. Intentional depression behind head. Scattered deposits.
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