FINE ART AND ANTIQUE ESTATE AUCTION 135
By Antique Arena Inc
Jan 6, 2024
2910 Coney Island Ave 1st Floor Brooklyn, NY 11235 USA, United States
A large collection of antique items combined from several NYC estates. Fine art, photographs, documents, military memorabilia, art glass, porcelain, decorative antiques, and more...
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LOT 179:

CARVED OLMEC HEAD PRE COLUMBIAN AMERICA MADE STONE

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Sold for: $1,400
Start price:
$ 50
Estimated price :
$100 - $150
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06/01/2024 at Antique Arena Inc
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CARVED OLMEC HEAD PRE COLUMBIAN AMERICA MADE STONE
An ancient Olmec head from Pre Columbian America carved of stone, presumably jade. The sculpture represents a mans face with a stern, hard expression. The head has harshly carved facial features, eyes with drilling holes in the center of the pupil and the corners of the eyes. The same drill slits are in the nose, in the corners of the lips and on the sides of the face. The head is flat, the forehead is roughly cut down to the middle. Comes with a heavy stand. The Olmecs flourished during Mesoamericas formative period, dating roughly from as early as 1500 BCE to about 400 BCE. They were the first Mesoamerican civilization, and laid many of the foundations for the civilizations that followed. South American Collectibles, Home Decor.

Dimensions
Head 3 1/4 x 4 in. All measurements are approximate.

Condition
Overall good antique condition. Signs of wear and Age. Refer to photos. Sold as is.

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