Ancient Pre-Columbian Guerrero Mezcala Stone Figure Mesoamerica 800 -300 B.C.

Ancient Pre-Columbian, Mesoamerican, Guerrero, Mezcala culture, late pre-classic period (c. 800 -300 BC). Large anthropomorphic standing idol figure carved from speckled brownish-gray stone.

These types of figures have been used as ceremonial object offerings to the gods.

REFERENCES :

1. Related figure is published in Sotheby'sParis auction catalog.Arts d’Afrique, d’Océanie et des Amériques 30 November 2021 | Lot:184.

Estimated price: 3,000 - 5,000 EUR

Please see the link below:

https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2021/arts-dafrique-doceanie-et-des-ameriques/figure-anthropomorphe-type-m10-culture-mezcala-2?locale=en

2. A similar figure is published in Sotheby'sParis auction catalogArts d’Afrique, d’Océanie et des Amériques 30 November 2021 | Lot:182.

Estimated price: 4,000 - 6,000 EUR

Please see the link below:

https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2021/arts-dafrique-doceanie-et-des-ameriques/figure-anthropomorphe-type-m10-culture-mezcala?locale=en

3. An almost identical figure is in the Collection of the NGV: National Gallery of Victoria, Australia. Please see the link below.

https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/explore/collection/work/372/

4. An additional figure is in the collection of the Centre Pompidou: Centre national d'art et de culture Georges-Pompidou, Paris, France. Please see the link below:

https://www.centrepompidou.fr/fr/ressources/oeuvre/cpgBMnd

We will also provide the buyer with photocopies of the pages from the referenced materials, along with a certificate of authenticity.

Measurements:

Height: 13.8 cm (5.4 inches)

Width at the widest point: 8 cm (3.2 inches)

Weight: 617 grams (1.4 pounds)

Condition: Old loss in the right leg area; otherwise, intact and in good condition.

PROVENANCE: Ex-private old Canadian collection of antiques and antiquities formed in the 1980s.

The display stand is not included with the figure