FIVE OLMEC STYLE STONE HEADS, Mezcala, Mexico, c. 300 B.C.; of oval form in various types such as one as a small maskette, types with geometric traits carved in relief; four small faces with incised circular eyes or nostrils, one as monkey effigy, additional holes at top on all, for attachment purposes, some with abrasion; color of stone varies from light warm gray to various shades of green and black-1¾in. to 2½in. (4.4cm. to 6.3cm.) long (5) | Christie's

Lot 493

493

PRE-COLUMBIAN

FIVE OLMEC STYLE STONE HEADS, Mezcala, Mexico, c. 300 B.C.; of oval form in various types such as one as a small maskette, types with geometric traits carved in relief; four small faces with incised circular eyes or nostrils, one as monkey effigy, additional holes at top on all, for attachment purposes, some with abrasion; color of stone varies from light warm gray to various shades of green and black-1¾in. to 2½in. (4.4cm. to 6.3cm.) long (5)

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FIVE OLMEC STYLE STONE HEADS, Mezcala, Mexico, c. 300 B.C.; of oval form in various types such as one as a small maskette, types with geometric traits carved in relief; four small faces with incised circular eyes or nostrils, one as monkey effigy, additional holes at top on all, for attachment purposes, some with abrasion; color of stone varies from light warm gray to various shades of green and black-1¾in. to 2½in. (4.4cm. to 6.3cm.) long (5)