Lot 228
  • 228

A Veracruz stone Hacha of a Parrot, Late Classic, ca. A.D. 550-950

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description

with huge circular sunken eyes and small curved beak with protruding nostril holes, banded at the back of the head; in gray basalt.

Catalogue Note

Parrot head hachas display distinctive, exaggerated features, pehaps relating the arrogant personality of Seven Macaw as described in the Popul Vuh.