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Veracruz Stone Head Hacha Late Classic, ca. A.D. 550-950
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- stone
- Height: 7 3/4 in (19.6cm)
in transition to a skeletal form, with deeply sunken eyes, high rounded cheekbones, the prominent forehead cutaway, with remains of red on the lips and eye area; with notched reverse.
Provenance
Marcel Delplace, Brussels
Condition
Overall very good, minor old loss on edge of arched band on PR lower edge
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The weighty stone hachas were ceremonial accoutrements worn before and after the ritual ballgame. The trophy-head versions were reminders of the players prowess and defeated opponents, see Whittington (2001:59, Figs. 57, 50, 61).