pre-columbian-art-attributed-to-mexico-s-castillo-family-collection
Lot 445
Pre-Columbian Art Attributed to Mexico's Castillo Family Collection
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Four pieces to include: Jadeite male figure on a wooden stand stamped LOS CASTILLO TAXCO and inset with a similar metal seal having TA-01 in its center (HOA 4.75 in.) (intact); Chontal or Mezcala white marble mask pierced on back for suspension (3.75 in.) (chips to ears and by piercing; minor marks elsewhere); two fragmentary redware heads (4.25 and 2.5 in.) (the smaller piece with repair to headdress).

Verbal history is that these artifacts belonged to the celbrated Castillo Family of Mexican silversmiths.

$300 - 600