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Veracruz Stone Hacha of an Avian Late Classic, ca. A.D. 550-950
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- stone
- Height: 8 1/2 in ( 21.7 cm)
with tapered beak, prominent crest, and tear-shaped feathered eyes, the human arms pressed to the plump chest, and taloned feet extended below as if perched or landing, a spread feather panache at the back.
Provenance
Everett Rassiga (Parke-Bernet Galleries, April 11, 1970, lot 23, illus.)
John Green, acquired from the above and passed within the family
Acquired from the above by the present owner
John Green, acquired from the above and passed within the family
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Catalogue Note
The harpy eagle is displayed on the ballgame reliefs at El Tajin, see Whittington (2001:193)