Bidspirit auction | Mezcala Stone Seated Stargazer

Mezcala Stone Seated Stargazer - Circa 300 BC to 300 AD. An angular squat abstract human form conveying massive proportions with simple angular cuts. His upturned head with deeply cut neck and forehead. Size 2 1/2” H x 1 1/2” W According to Mezcala by Carlo Gay and Frances Pratt, the ration of seated figures to standing ones is 20 to 1 but I believe it is more like 50 to 1; Gay, Carlos, MEZCALA: Ancient Stone Sculpture from Guerrero, Mexico; Balsas Publications, Geneva, 1992. ex-New York, New York collection, ex-Southampton NY collector Michael R., acquired by descent though family. Condition: Intact with minor surface wear commensurate with age.