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Pre-Columbian Antiquities
Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico, Guerrero region, Mezcala culture, ca. 600 to 100 BCE. A hand-carved "axe god" figure meticulously crafted from mottled gray stone, showcasing the Mezcala culture's characteristic abstract style. The figure's design features faint string-cut grooves and shallow impressions that suggest limbs and facial features. These figures are thought to have held ritual or ceremonial significance, possibly serving as votive offerings or representations of deities. Size: 2.5" L x 1.5" W x 6.75" H (6.4 cm x 3.8 cm x 17.1 cm)