Mezcala Chontal Stone Standing Figure

 Guerrero or Chontal, Mexico, Ca. 800 to 200 BC. Carved white stone with blue-green veining, standing figure with arms held to his sides, knees slightly bent. Tapered head with relief carved, expressive facial features. Overall scattered areas of surface deposits. Some remaining traces of red-orange pigment between his arms.  Leg reattached otherwise intact.Size: 7-1/2 inches H. x 3 inches W. + custom bronze base.Provenance: Private FL. collection. Ex. Barry Kernerman, Toronto. Ex. Samuel Dubiner collection, Tel Aviv, Israel, acquired 1960s.