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Maya Stone Hacha of a Pelican Late Classic, ca. A.D. 550 - 950
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- stone
- Height: 11 1/4 in (28.5 cm)
with curving neck and long elegant beak and gullet, pierced at the center; in gray basalt.
Provenance
Bob and Marianne Huber, acquired in 1965
Anthony Patano, acquired from the above, (Sotheby's, November 25, 1996, lot 179)
Marion and Mark Lynton, acquired from the above auction
Anthony Patano, acquired from the above, (Sotheby's, November 25, 1996, lot 179)
Marion and Mark Lynton, acquired from the above auction
Exhibited
Chicago, The Arts Club of Chicago, High Culture in the Americas before 1500, November 15-December 31, 1982, fig. 44, illus.
Literature
Pelicans are well represented in Maya art, admired for their elegant rounded heads, expanding throat pouch, long bills, and their dramatic hi-speed hunting dives to catch fish. They deftly navigate the realms of sky and water, giving them enhanced status in mythological spheres. For a highly similar hacha of a pelican, see Sotheby's, New York, May 11, 2012, lot 41. See also Finamore and Houston (2010: 96).
Condition
Excellent, appears intact. Fine form.
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In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.