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Guerrero, Mexico. Circa 100 BC to 250 AD.
Carved bluish-gray serpentine stone standing figure holding both hands to abdomen, with a slightly elongated tapered head and simple relief carved facial features. A few remaining traces of red pigment highlights.
Size: 6-1/4 inches H. x 2-1/8 inches W. + base.
Very minor ancient flake on tip of right foot, otherwise intact, overall excellent condition. Provenance: Brooklyn NY collection acquired at Stair Galleries, Hudson NY, From a midwestern estate, acquired 1950s.
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