Maya Campeche / Chiapas Stone Zoomorphic Head
Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico, Campeche or Chiapas, Maya Territories, Classic Period, ca. 400 to 900 CE. An intriguing zoomorphic visage hand-carved from stone bearing an expression of fear or shock. The face, somehow both porcine and lacertian, features two prominent target-like eyes, a slightly projected flat snout with two circular nostrils, and a long open mouth, as though mid-gasp. The creature is decorated with parallel striations along its chin and below its eyes, as well as triangular designs on its forehead and sides of its face. Naturally presenting a creamy beige hue, this curious beast offers a fun look into a past culture. Size: 4.5" L x 2.5" W x 4.875" H (11.4 cm x 6.4 cm x 12.4 cm)
Provenance: ex-Estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, acquired before 2000
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.
#160133
Condition Report: Part of a larger program. End of a metal tube is visible at base. A few hardly visible nicks/chips. Otherwise, excellent with lovely earthen deposits.
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Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico, Campeche or Chiapas, Maya Territories, Classic Period, ca. 400 to 900 CE. An intriguing zoomorphic visage hand-carved from stone bearing an expression of fear or shock. The face, somehow both porcine and lacertian, features two prominent target-like eyes, a slightly projected flat snout with two circular nostrils, and a long open mouth, as though mid-gasp. The creature is decorated with parallel striations along its chin and below its eyes, as well as triangular designs on its forehead and sides of its face. Naturally presenting a creamy beige hue, this curious beast offers a fun look into a past culture. Size: 4.5" L x 2.5" W x 4.875" H (11.4 cm x 6.4 cm x 12.4 cm)
Provenance: ex-Estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, acquired before 2000
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.
#160133
Condition Report: Part of a larger program. End of a metal tube is visible at base. A few hardly visible nicks/chips. Otherwise, excellent with lovely earthen deposits.
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