MAYA-TOLTEQUE, Mexico, 700 - 1000 A.D. - Lot 6

MAYA-TOLTEQUE, Mexico, 700 - 1000 A.D. Large head depicting a warrior with distended earlobes Beige terracotta Marks of time Dimensions : ( add dimensions ) Provenance : Kenneth Graham Collection, acquired on his declarations in the 1970s/80s This large warrior's head illustrates the Maya-Toltec artistic tradition, where the expressiveness of the features embodies strength and vigilance. The wide-open eyes reinforce the intensity of the gaze, while the distended earlobes reflect the importance of body ornaments, symbols of rank and status. This type of sculpture, often associated with ritual or honorific contexts, emphasized the central role of warriors in a society marked by territorial struggles and military prestige. Expert : Serge REYNES