Veracruz Stone Head - Axe - 17 cm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 4,500 - € 5,500
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Description from the seller
Axe, man’s head
Culture Veracruz, Gulf Coast, Mexico
Classic, 450-650 AD
Gray-green volcanic stone with a slightly rough surface
H. 16.5 cm base 26 cm
Man’s head with half-closed eyes framing a small nose with dilated nostrils. Thick lips from which the sculpted tongue projects in high relief. Skull decorated with three spheres aligned one behind the other, imitating buns or perhaps wigs made of cotton balls. At the back, a small angular tenon allowing the axe to be fixed into an architecture.
Provenance:
Loudmer Sale Paris 1997
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Provenance:
The vendor guarantees that he obtained this lot legally.
The lot comes from a French collection
Important information:
The supplier guarantees that he has the right to ship this lot.
He will ensure that any necessary licenses will be regulated before shipment of this lot.
If more than a few days are needed and specific fees apply, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Axe, man’s head
Culture Veracruz, Gulf Coast, Mexico
Classic, 450-650 AD
Gray-green volcanic stone with a slightly rough surface
H. 16.5 cm base 26 cm
Man’s head with half-closed eyes framing a small nose with dilated nostrils. Thick lips from which the sculpted tongue projects in high relief. Skull decorated with three spheres aligned one behind the other, imitating buns or perhaps wigs made of cotton balls. At the back, a small angular tenon allowing the axe to be fixed into an architecture.
Provenance:
Loudmer Sale Paris 1997
express courier + insurance
Provenance:
The vendor guarantees that he obtained this lot legally.
The lot comes from a French collection
Important information:
The supplier guarantees that he has the right to ship this lot.
He will ensure that any necessary licenses will be regulated before shipment of this lot.
If more than a few days are needed and specific fees apply, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Details
Culture
Veracruz
Century/timeframe
450 - 650 AP JC
Name of object
Head - Axe
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
1997
Material
Stone
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Height
17 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1975
Width
13 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
12 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
