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Maya Stone Hacha of an Animal Head Late Classic, ca. A.D. 550-950
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- stone
- Height: 9 1/4 in (23.8 cm)
of slender section, the head pointing downward with taut mouth slightly open, and large recessed eyes under hooded brows; in gray basalt.
Provenance
Parke-Bernet Galleries, March 6, 1971, lot 54, illus.
Snite Museum of Art (Sotheby's, New York, November 27, 28, 1984, lot 559, illus.)
Allan Stone, New York
Snite Museum of Art (Sotheby's, New York, November 27, 28, 1984, lot 559, illus.)
Allan Stone, New York
Literature
Edwin M. Shook and Elayne Marquis, Secrets in Stone: Yokes, Hachas and Palmas from Southern Mesoamerica, Philadelphia, 1996, no. U69
Condition
overall fine, slight old knicks on crest of head.
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.