Flat stone sculpture
26 October 2025
Description

Ancient stone with carving of ancient civilization

Dimensions

39”x 24” inch. ¾ inch wide. 57 pounds

Acquired from
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For sale
Yes
Answered within 2 days
By David U.
Oct 28, 19:14 UTC
Fair Market Value
$800 - $1,200 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Hello, this item is a large flat stone relief sculpture depicting motifs inspired by ancient Mesoamerican civilizations, likely Aztec or Mayan. The central mask represents a solar or deity figure, surrounded by warriors or priests holding ritual staffs, carved in low relief with geometric border designs. The material appears to be green serpentine or a similar hardstone, and the carving style reflects 20th-century revivalist craftsmanship rather than an ancient original. The overall symmetry, use of repetitive patterns, and incorporation of mosaic-like inlays suggest it was produced by a skilled artisan referencing pre-Columbian iconography, possibly in Mexico during the mid to late 20th century, when such works became popular among collectors and museums.

In terms of value, mid-century Mesoamerican-style serpentine or stone carvings of this size (39 x 24 inches, 57 lbs) generally sell between 800 and 1,200 USD at auction, depending on the stone quality and execution detail. Authentic pre-Columbian examples would be significantly more valuable, but based on stylistic and technical features visible here, this piece likely belongs to the 1950–1980 period of revival art.

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