Amulet Mezcala Culture, Guerrero Region, Mexico, 400–100 B.c.
Anthropomorphic amulet
Carved and polished soft stone. Slight wear on the legs and signs of age.
Mezcala culture, Guerrero region, Mexico
400–100 B.C.
Dimensions: H. 5.4 cm – W. 1.1 cm
Provenance: Former American collection assembled in the 1970s, Arteprimitivo auction, NY Sold with a certificate of authenticity by expert Serge Reynes Guaranteed to be authentic and of the period. * Shipping costs upon request
"The Mezcala culture remains mysterious to this day. This amulet captivates with its astonishing economy of form:
A few geometric shapes are enough to bring the silhouette to life. Its frontal orientation and simplicity lend it a silent, timeless presence, whose purity seems to foreshadow—more than two millennia in advance—certain trends in modern sculpture."
Carved and polished soft stone. Slight wear on the legs and signs of age.
Mezcala culture, Guerrero region, Mexico
400–100 B.C.
Dimensions: H. 5.4 cm – W. 1.1 cm
Provenance: Former American collection assembled in the 1970s, Arteprimitivo auction, NY Sold with a certificate of authenticity by expert Serge Reynes Guaranteed to be authentic and of the period. * Shipping costs upon request
"The Mezcala culture remains mysterious to this day. This amulet captivates with its astonishing economy of form:
A few geometric shapes are enough to bring the silhouette to life. Its frontal orientation and simplicity lend it a silent, timeless presence, whose purity seems to foreshadow—more than two millennia in advance—certain trends in modern sculpture."
140 €
Period: Before 16th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: En l'etat
Material: Stone
Width: 1,1 cm
Height: 5,4 cm
Reference (ID): 1842588
Availability: In stock
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