A Mezcala mask

A Mezcala mask

Mexico, circa 700 BC - 300 AD

green serpentine, with parted lips showing the upper gum, a curved nose and eye recesses, probably previously inset, wearing ear discs and a stepped headdress, the sides and the back top edge pierced,

19cm high, 19.5cm wide, 7.5cm deep, on a stand. (2)

Provenance

Milton Birnbaum Collection, California, 1960's - 70's.

Oscar Bello Collection, Indiania, 2013.

Throckmorton Fine Arts, New York, 2013 - 2016.

Oliver Hoare, London.

With a copy of an examination report made by Dr Frank D. Preusser, July 6, 2013.