Arms & Armour, PreColumbian, Asian, Jewelry
By Scollard Auctions
Dec 10, 2024
Brea, California, United States
December auction featuring quality examples of edged weapons, antique firearms, armour parts as well as ancient pre-Columbian. Wide variety of jewelry. Fossils and minerals. Filipino and African lots. Chinese and Korean pottery. There's something for everyone

LOT 257:

Pre-Columbian Stone Maskette, Monte Alban

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Sold for: $175
Start price:
$ 150
Estimated price :
$600 - $1,200
Buyer's Premium: 25% More details
sales tax: 7.75% On the full lot's price and commission
Auction took place on Dec 10, 2024 at Scollard Auctions
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Pre-Columbian Stone Maskette, Monte Alban
Attractive green and blackish color stone carved mask, Zapotec probably authentic 500-1000CE. Reverse the mask has a circa 1970s label reading Monte Alban, a UNESCO world heritage sight and one time capital of the Zapotec peoples. Size mask 2 1/2" H, 3 1/2" H on custom stand

Ex-Bill Scollard Sr. Collection Circa 1970-80s. Acquired in California from a collector in the trade.
Condition: Good condition, stone is a hardstone with A MOHS reading similar to serpentine.

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