Title: Mezcala Man 
Artist: Stephen Myhre

Materials: Greywacke Beach Cobble (Pukerua Bay), Black Marble, Brass 

Dimensions:
Mezcala Man: Height 125mm x Width: 65mm

Greywacke beach cobble from Wairaka Point, Pukerua Bay where there are wonderful rounded beach cobbles of the highest quality blue grey greywacke. The piece illustrates the simplest form of a human figure - done with the minimum of cuts - pointing to spiritual power. 2500 years ago the Mezcala people made these figures in stone about 30cm high. They were ritual objects associated with architecture and  the afterlife. Wonderful sculptures of enormous power. To my mind these works were a prototype of the Tiki figure and hints at the theory that there was contact into the Pacific from South America, unproven of course.

Please note: This piece is part of the current exhibition Myths & Legends which is on show from the 1st-31st May. These works will be available to pick up in store (Steph Lusted Jewellery & Objets d'Art, 17 Whitmore Street, Wellington) on Saturday 31st May. Otherwise, if you choose the shipping option, will be couriered out to you on Tuesday 3rd June. Thank you for your understanding. Please contact me directly if you need this piece before these dates. 

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