Mayan Stone Carved Deity with stand

Classic Maya Period: Ca. 200 - 400 A.D.

7-1/4"H. x 4-3/8"W.

Mayan Carved volcanic stone head mask abstract relief carved facial features, open toothy mouth, segmented headdress with central disc ornament. A few remaining traces of reddish-pink and white pigment on the surface. Intact, exc. cond. Mounted on an old wood block base.

Provenance: Ex. NYC. collection. Ex. Edward Graeffe collection, NYC., (friend of Alice Tully), to previous owner by bequeath, about 50 years ago.

Carved volcanic stone deity head mask having semiabstract relief carved facial features, open toothy mouth, segmented headdress with central disc ornament. A few remaining traces of reddish-pink and white pigment on the surface. Intact, exc. cond.

Mounted on an old wood block base.