Hôtel des Ventes de Monte-Carlo
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ANTHROPOMORPHIC HEAD Volcanic stone with a brown patina from…
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43
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ANTHROPOMORPHIC HEAD Volcanic stone with a brown patina from…
See original version (French)
Estimate €500 - €700
Voluntary lot
Description
ANTHROPOMORPHIC HEAD
Volcanic stone with a brown patina from wear
DIM. 12 x 5.5 x 8.5 cm
Late Maya, Guatemala, 12th century
Provenance
Former French private collection
Sculpture depicting an anthropomorphic head. A beautiful oblong face. The nose is broad and flat, whilst the eyes and brow ridges are wide. The full lips are slightly parted, revealing the figure’s teeth. This work is distinguished by the balance of its proportions and the perfect symmetry of the facial features.
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