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| Auction Closes At: |
10:10:00 12/09/2024 |
| Time Remaining: |
Closed |
| Lot# & Name: |
006. Olmec Hardstone Yugito Head |
| Estimate: |
$18,000-$25,000 |
| Current High Bid: |
$9,000.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$9,000.00 |
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| Category: |
Pre-Columbian Art
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| Sub Category: |
Mexico - Olmec and Pre-Classic Cultures
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| Culture or Country: |
Olmec regions.
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| Period: |
Ca. 1000 - 600 B.C.
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| Size: |
4-3/4”H. x 4”L. x 3”W. |
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| Description: |
Carved black hard stone ceremonial yugito, carved to fit over the thumb, while being handheld. Depicting a beautifully carved portrait of a ballplayer wearing a protective helmet, which has a stylized bird head on the center brim, probably a symbol of power, and disc ear ornaments. Below his chin there is a carved monkey head. Large biconical drilled and carved handgrip. Overall scattered surface deposits. A very rare, top quality, beautiful object. |
| Provenance: |
Private Southwest collection.
Ex. Federico Bermudez collection, acquired over 50 years ago. Copy of provenance letter available. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$55.00 |
| International: |
$110.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
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Olmec Hardstone Yugito Head
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