Set van 2 obsidiaanfiguren met steen-inleg - Sculpture - Aztec culture - Mexico (No reserve price)
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Set of 2 obsidian figures with stone inlay from Mexico, in a pre-Columbian-inspired Volkskunst style, unsigned, in excellent condition; largest piece measures about 16 × 6 × 3 cm with total weight 720 g.
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A remarkable set of two finely executed Mexican figures, fully carved and high-gloss polished from black obsidian. Both sculptures are richly inlaid with various natural materials and semi-precious stones.
The figures are crafted in a Pre-Columbian art-inspired style, with bold geometric faces and tall ceremonial headdresses. In particular, the multicolored mosaic inlay forms a strong contrast with the deep black, mirror-like obsidian.
For the inlay, materials used include mother of pearl, turquoise, tiger's eye, sodalite, mahogany obsidian, jasper and aventurine, supplemented with copper-colored goldstone. A decorative and finely crafted set of Mexican lapidary handiwork.
Origin: Mexico
Dating: second half of the 20th century
Material: obsidian, mother of pearl, turquoise, tiger's eye, sodalite, mahogany jasper and goldstone
Dimensions: largest approx. 16 × 6 × 3 cm
Weight: total 717 grams
Condition: very good, with only light signs of use appropriate to the age.
A remarkable set of two finely executed Mexican figures, fully carved and high-gloss polished from black obsidian. Both sculptures are richly inlaid with various natural materials and semi-precious stones.
The figures are crafted in a Pre-Columbian art-inspired style, with bold geometric faces and tall ceremonial headdresses. In particular, the multicolored mosaic inlay forms a strong contrast with the deep black, mirror-like obsidian.
For the inlay, materials used include mother of pearl, turquoise, tiger's eye, sodalite, mahogany obsidian, jasper and aventurine, supplemented with copper-colored goldstone. A decorative and finely crafted set of Mexican lapidary handiwork.
Origin: Mexico
Dating: second half of the 20th century
Material: obsidian, mother of pearl, turquoise, tiger's eye, sodalite, mahogany jasper and goldstone
Dimensions: largest approx. 16 × 6 × 3 cm
Weight: total 717 grams
Condition: very good, with only light signs of use appropriate to the age.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Mexico
Style
Folk Art
Material
Obsidian with stone inlay
Ethnic group/culture
Aztec culture
Title of artwork
Set van 2 obsidiaanfiguren met steen-inleg
Signature
Not signed
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
16 cm
Width
6 cm
Depth
3 cm
Weight
720 g
