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Mezcala Art : Mezcala Stone Standing Figure
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Mezcala Stone Standing Figure - PF.2657
Origin: Guerrero, Mexico
Circa: 500
BC
to 400
AD
Dimensions:
9" (22.9cm) high
Collection: Pre-Columbian
Medium: Stone
Location: United States
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Long held in the ancient world as a symbol of
nobility, power and perhaps fertility, the carved
stone axe, or Celt, is one of the most beautiful
art forms known to man. Here we encounter a
Mezcala carved stone axe that has been
masterfully converted into a dynamic, human
form with just a few carefully placed string-saw
cuts. Polished to a high luster, the figure
radiates a primal energy that speaks directly to
our 20th century tastes and sensibilities. When
this figure was created, it held a prominent and
meaningful position in Mezcala culture. Today,
its meaning and importance is no less
diminished, for this potent figure forms a
tangible link between us and our ancient and
spirited past.
- (PF.2657)
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