ƒ RECENT CLASSICAL HACHA MAYA, 550-950 AP. AD Stone... Lot 24

ƒ RECENT CLASSICAL HACHA MAYA, 550-950 AP. AD Stone with traces of red pigment Height: 28 cm. (7 in.) $44000-54000 PROVENANCE Earl L. Stendahl (1888-1966), Stendahl Galleries, Los Angeles George C. Collection. Alderman, Baltimore, acquired from the latter around 1965-1966 Ancient Art of the New World, Miami, acquired from the latter on January 30, 2011 The Fiore Arts Collection, North America, acquired from the latter Brookville Exhibitions , Hillwood Art Gallery, Long Island University, Ceremonial Sculpture of Ancient Veracruz, February 13 - March 27, 1988 Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, loan, August 2011 - 2019 BIBLIOGRAPHY Goldstein, M.M., Ceremonial Sculpture of Ancient Veracruz, Brookville, 1988, No. 160 MAYAN STONE HACHA Of thin smooth section carved in the form of a stylized human head in profle, sporting a long tapering moustache, lips slightly parted, raised stippled area under the eyes, wearing a closely-ftted turban decorated with a foliate design, reminiscent of a quincunx motif, on each side; with red pigment highlighting the raised surfaces. To bid, please visit the "Sales Information" section.