Anasazi Prehistoric “Human Effigy” sandstone Pallet, 900-1300 AD, 9.25 inches tall
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SANDSTONE PALLET
Mimbres, Hohokam or Casas cultures. Examples of stone carvings from the Anasazi
(C. 900 – 1300AD) culture are rare with human forms being the rarest and most
desirable examples. The distinguishing characteristic which sets this apart as
Anasazi is that it is made from a red sandstoneâ¦a material that was not used by
the Mimbres, Hohokam or Casas. This rare pallet measures 9.25 inches tall , 4.87 inches
wide, and exhibits no less than SEVEN (7) distinct pigment colors on the
surface.
The obverse has a distinctive head with three dimensional eyes and
nose; there are four horizontal bands of colorâ¦red, white, dark red/white and
black. The center of the pallet has a distinctive white pigment and the border
is executed in both red and black. There are two well-defined legs, one red and
the other black, which terminate in a distinctive foot. The obverse though is
what really distinguishes this piece. Again, the head has four bands of color
but in the center of the back are SEVEN (7) clearly defined concentric rings,
each a different color. What this piece was used for is not
clear; it is possible that the center held a reflective mica material which
would have made it similar to today’s mirrors. There is a break
at the neck that has been reattached, no restoration or any addition of pigment
or paint.
