Figure - Guerrero Azteca - 22 cm - Stone





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Aztec Warrior figurine of green stone from Mexico, about 22 cm tall with a depth of 11 cm and width of 19 cm, dating from 1980–1990 and in good used condition with minor signs of age and imperfections.
Description from the seller
It is a figure that concentrates in just 22 cm all the symbolic force of the Aztec imaginary, worked in a green conglomerate stone that provides texture, visual weight, and that mineral tone that immediately evokes ancient Mesoamerican sculptures. The body appears seated, frontal, with the hieratic solemnity of ritual warriors: hands resting on the knees, firm torso, a restrained yet charged gesture of authority. The surface, slightly rough, reveals the mix of mineral particles that make up the stone, adding an almost archaeological character.
The face, with geometric and pronounced features, conveys that blend of humanity and divinity so characteristic of Aztec art. The almond-shaped eyes, the straight mouth, and the prominent nose create an expression of vigilance and power. The headdress is one of the most striking elements: a tall, stepped structure with symbolic motifs and integrated masks, evoking the iconography of elite warriors and protective deities. Above it, the golden details act as luminous accents that underscore hierarchy and sacrality.
Gold also appears in collars, bracelets, and ornaments of the costume, applied with precision to highlight volumes and rhythms. That contrast between the deep green of the stone and the warm shine of gold creates a very powerful visual effect, almost ceremonial. The base, decorated with engraved symbols, anchors the figure and reinforces its ritual character.
Overall, it is a piece that blends contemporary craftsmanship with evident respect for Aztec aesthetics: compact, powerful, full of presence, and with a magnetism that makes it seem more like a small idol than a mere decorative figure.
Sent with insured shipping and good packaging.
Seller's Story
Translated by Google TranslateIt is a figure that concentrates in just 22 cm all the symbolic force of the Aztec imaginary, worked in a green conglomerate stone that provides texture, visual weight, and that mineral tone that immediately evokes ancient Mesoamerican sculptures. The body appears seated, frontal, with the hieratic solemnity of ritual warriors: hands resting on the knees, firm torso, a restrained yet charged gesture of authority. The surface, slightly rough, reveals the mix of mineral particles that make up the stone, adding an almost archaeological character.
The face, with geometric and pronounced features, conveys that blend of humanity and divinity so characteristic of Aztec art. The almond-shaped eyes, the straight mouth, and the prominent nose create an expression of vigilance and power. The headdress is one of the most striking elements: a tall, stepped structure with symbolic motifs and integrated masks, evoking the iconography of elite warriors and protective deities. Above it, the golden details act as luminous accents that underscore hierarchy and sacrality.
Gold also appears in collars, bracelets, and ornaments of the costume, applied with precision to highlight volumes and rhythms. That contrast between the deep green of the stone and the warm shine of gold creates a very powerful visual effect, almost ceremonial. The base, decorated with engraved symbols, anchors the figure and reinforces its ritual character.
Overall, it is a piece that blends contemporary craftsmanship with evident respect for Aztec aesthetics: compact, powerful, full of presence, and with a magnetism that makes it seem more like a small idol than a mere decorative figure.
Sent with insured shipping and good packaging.

