Lot: 123
Online AuctionIdol
Mexico, Guerrero, Mezcala
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| Maurice Bonnefoy, Paris, France | H: 6.3 inch |
700 EUR
plus 27 % commission, VAT, transport and insurance |
gray mottled rock, polished, rest., base
The Mezcala idols of Mesoamerica developed from objects formed like stone axes. In the course of time the differentiation of human forms was increased, but the basic elements of the axe shape were retained.
This object is subject to the UNESCO Cultural Heritage Protection Act. For shipment to a non-EU member state, export regulations will vary.
