Hello, this item is a modern carving made in volcanic basalt that imitates pre Columbian Mesoamerican sculpture. The proportions, facial expression, surface treatment and drilling marks show contemporary hand carving rather than ancient workmanship. Authentic pre Columbian stone figures have more defined anatomical features, consistent tool marks and stable mineral weathering patterns. This piece shows irregular pitting, rotary tool traces and an overall style that combines different pre Columbian elements which is common in tourist or decorative carvings made during the late twentieth and early twenty first century in Mexico, Guatemala and Central America. The weight and size fit this category because modern workshops often use dense basalt to give the impression of age.

The current fair market value for contemporary basalt carvings that imitate pre Columbian forms usually ranges from 40 to 150 USD depending on size and finish. This example is large, around 47 cm high, and heavy at 16.5 kilograms which supports a value around 80 to 120 USD in the decorative art market.