Kavel 281

A large southern Mexico, Guerrero figure in grey stone, Mezcala culture. A standing anthropomorphic axe god figure that is hand-carved with faint beige inclusions. The figure stands on two legs and displays string-cut grooves that delineate the arms, waistline, neck, and mouth. The ovoid head bears horizontal, string-cut grooves for the eyes and mouth, H 52 cm. From the Schindler collection Munich. Comes within an export licence within the European Union