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View translationMezcala Stone Stone Anthropomorphic Figure. 200 BC – 500 AD. 14 cm H. Intact. With Spanish Export license.
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Anthropomorphic Figure
- Intact -
- huge figure -
CULTURE: Mezcala, Estado de Guerrero, Mexico
PERIOD: 200 BC – 500 AD
MATERIAL: Stone
SIZE: Height 14 cm
PROVENANCE: Spanish Private Collection, formed in the decade of 1970's
CONDITION: Intact.
DESCRIPTION:
During the Mesoamerican Pre-Classic era, a great tradition grew up of making small stone objects in the zone of Guerrero as well as along the Mexican Pacific coast. Three well differentiated, but related styles can be identified: Mezcala, Chontal and Sultepec.
The Mezcala style was defined in the decade of the 1960s, documented by stone pieces made from calcite, diorite, andesite, meta-diorite, serpentinite, porphyry, among other types of stone. These are thought to originate in the basin of the River Mezcala, in the state of Guerrero. They are characterized by their schematic form and faintly suggested features, and include figurines, masks and small temples among the most common types, along with jaguars, frogs, monkeys and birds, or tools like axes, chisels, burins and buffers.
Using only rudimentary tools, the stoneware artisans of Guerrero created objects that represented anthropomorphic and zoomorphic figures or architectural structures, reducing the forms to their purest essence. As the rendering of these pieces is defined by their simplicity and their strong geometrical forms, they connect closely with modern aesthetic sensibilities.
BIBLIOGRPHY:
- GAY, Carlo T. Mezcala Stone Sculpture: the human figure. The Museum of Primitive Art. Nueva York. 1967.
- REYNA-ROBLES, Rosa María. La Cultura Arqueologica Mezcala. Instituto Nacional de Antropologia e Historia. 2006.
- El arte Mezcala. Gobierno Constitucional del Estado de Guerrero. México. 1993.
- El estado de Guerrero, un estado por descubrir. Revista Arqueología Mexicana. Vol. 24, nov-dic 2006.
Notes:
- The piece includes authenticity certificate.
- The piece includes Spanish Export License (Passport for European Union).
- According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union are subject to export taxes and will be added to the invoice, at the buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price and the tax rate is not applied directly on the total value of the item to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are applied to it:
- Up to 6,000 euros: 5%.
- From 6.001 to 60.000 euros: 10%.
This export permit application process can take between 1-2 months maximum.
- The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Seller's Story
Anthropomorphic Figure
- Intact -
- huge figure -
CULTURE: Mezcala, Estado de Guerrero, Mexico
PERIOD: 200 BC – 500 AD
MATERIAL: Stone
SIZE: Height 14 cm
PROVENANCE: Spanish Private Collection, formed in the decade of 1970's
CONDITION: Intact.
DESCRIPTION:
During the Mesoamerican Pre-Classic era, a great tradition grew up of making small stone objects in the zone of Guerrero as well as along the Mexican Pacific coast. Three well differentiated, but related styles can be identified: Mezcala, Chontal and Sultepec.
The Mezcala style was defined in the decade of the 1960s, documented by stone pieces made from calcite, diorite, andesite, meta-diorite, serpentinite, porphyry, among other types of stone. These are thought to originate in the basin of the River Mezcala, in the state of Guerrero. They are characterized by their schematic form and faintly suggested features, and include figurines, masks and small temples among the most common types, along with jaguars, frogs, monkeys and birds, or tools like axes, chisels, burins and buffers.
Using only rudimentary tools, the stoneware artisans of Guerrero created objects that represented anthropomorphic and zoomorphic figures or architectural structures, reducing the forms to their purest essence. As the rendering of these pieces is defined by their simplicity and their strong geometrical forms, they connect closely with modern aesthetic sensibilities.
BIBLIOGRPHY:
- GAY, Carlo T. Mezcala Stone Sculpture: the human figure. The Museum of Primitive Art. Nueva York. 1967.
- REYNA-ROBLES, Rosa María. La Cultura Arqueologica Mezcala. Instituto Nacional de Antropologia e Historia. 2006.
- El arte Mezcala. Gobierno Constitucional del Estado de Guerrero. México. 1993.
- El estado de Guerrero, un estado por descubrir. Revista Arqueología Mexicana. Vol. 24, nov-dic 2006.
Notes:
- The piece includes authenticity certificate.
- The piece includes Spanish Export License (Passport for European Union).
- According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union are subject to export taxes and will be added to the invoice, at the buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price and the tax rate is not applied directly on the total value of the item to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are applied to it:
- Up to 6,000 euros: 5%.
- From 6.001 to 60.000 euros: 10%.
This export permit application process can take between 1-2 months maximum.
- The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Seller's Story
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very nice apis and fast shipping!thank you!
View translationVery beautiful piece of history
View translationExcelente selección de objetos arqueológicos y artísticos y una inmejorable atención al cliente. Muchas gracias equipo de Bagot
View translationtutto perfetto, grazie
View translationA superb piece! Thank you very much.
View translationsnelle levering, zorgvuldig verpakt, voldoet goed aan omschrijving Entrega rápida, cuidadosamente empaquetado, se ajusta bien a la descripción (texto traducido con traducción automática)
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View translationenvío rápido y correcto.,con su certificado,.aunque es muy pequeño.,creo formaba parte de un collar completo.,
View translationHighly recommended. :)
View translationItem exactly as described. Securely wrapped and packaged. Shipped quickly.Recommended seller!
View translationMe ha gustado mucho. Su gestion ha sido muy buena dado el periodo vacacional.
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View translationWow! Beautiful item! As described. Delighted with it! Absolutely perfect packaging. Would warmly recommend! Many thanks again
View translationEccellenti come del resto tutti gli oggetti che vendono. Gianni
View translationSchneller Versand!! Gerne wieder!!!
View translationTutto perfetto, è un piacere acquistare da voi
View translationAnd also this one is beautiful!
View translationThanks for this beauty!
View translationSehr schön, vielen Dank
View translationHan tardado más tiempo de lo esperado en la entrega
View translationperfetta e rapida spedizione
View translationsemplicemente fantastico, oggetto come nella descrizione, arrivato sano e salvo buon lavoro.
View translationDisclaimer
The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits.
The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits.