Anthropomorphic sculpture, Late Classic to Early Postclassic, ca. 900 - 1519 AD · Mexico, Maya · ID: 3053760
Starting price
EUR 40,000
Estimated price
EUR 80,000
Provenance
German Private Collection, Westphalia (1970-2024)Size
H: 63 cm
H: 24.8 inch
Description
limestone, label “M26” on the back, cleaned by a conservator, base
This very rare, monolithically carved male figure has a timelessly monumental presence, enhanced by its strictly frontal and compact composition. The forearms are crossed in front of the body; large ear ornaments and a close-fitting headdress characterize the figure.
According to the accompanying stone analysis, traces of the original polychrome decoration were detected; the surface was cleaned by a conservator at a later date.
Expertise
Investigation Report No. 20240321_28936-5, Hebolabo, Pelt, 21 March 2024
Notices
This object is subject to the Cultural Heritage Protection Act. Export documents are required for export (subjected to a fee).