Mezcala Black and Orange Jade Figure on Stand Vases Era: 2040 - 1782 BCE

Era: 2040 - 1782 BCE

5” H x 13” W

Era: Mid 17th Century

Incredible anthropomorphic burial urn from the Chimila culture of Colombia

this is a rare survivor of Roman statuary work of this scale

Mezcala Black and Orange Jade Figure on Stand Vases Era: 2040 - 1782 BCEOriginates from: Mexico Era: 600 100 BCE Dimensions: 4 H x 2 W x 2 D Beautiful and crude mezcala figure, carved of an iron oxidized Orange and Black Jade, circa 600 100 BCE, Mexico. Wonderfully carved silhouette, with crude detailing across the face and body. A stunning example in an enigmatically coloured and carved stone. Provenance: Large Canadian Collection of Pre Colombian Work, purchased from Arte Primitivo, 2000s.