Figure - Obsidian

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Elena Napoleone
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Selected by Elena Napoleone

Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.

Estimate  € 130 - € 190
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Obsidian stone ornamental mask in a pre-Columbian Inca style from Mexico, dating to 1960–1970, approximately 20 cm high, 18 cm wide and 6.5 cm deep, weighing 1441 g, overall in good condition with small signs of aging and a missing inlay above the right earring.

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A fineley carved heavy obsidian Inca style ornamental mask, measuring circa 20cm in height and weighing 1441g, the headdress inlaid with pieces semi-precious stones such as sodalite, tiger´s eye, jade, turquoise, agate and abalone shell. Meso-America, circa 1970s.

Condition: Overall good, small piece of inlay missing above the right earring of his headdress, no further damages or repairs. Minimal wear commensurate with age.

This lot will be carefully packaged and sent by registered and insured mail.

A fineley carved heavy obsidian Inca style ornamental mask, measuring circa 20cm in height and weighing 1441g, the headdress inlaid with pieces semi-precious stones such as sodalite, tiger´s eye, jade, turquoise, agate and abalone shell. Meso-America, circa 1970s.

Condition: Overall good, small piece of inlay missing above the right earring of his headdress, no further damages or repairs. Minimal wear commensurate with age.

This lot will be carefully packaged and sent by registered and insured mail.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
1441 g
Stone type
Obsidian
Country of Origin
Mexico
Material
Stone
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
20 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
6.5 cm
Estimated Period
1960-1970
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Objects sold
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