East Meets West: Works of Art Across Cultures
Thu, Aug 6, 2020 11:00AM EDT
Lot 25
Two Mayan Painted Terracotta Mushroom Stones
Estimate: $500 - $700
Sold for
$250
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $200 | $50 |
| $500 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
The larger 10 3/4 x 9 1/4 in. diam., the smaller 7 1/8 x 5 1/8 in. diam.
Note: The intake of hallucinogenic mushrooms in ritual ceremonies was popular among Mesoamerican cultures. Religious practices with sacred mushrooms extend from the Valley of Mexico to the rest of Central America, and they are thought to be at least 3500 years old. The Maya consumed k’aizalaj Okox, otherwise known as teonanàcatl to the Aztecs which is a psychedelic mushroom that has been used in Mesoamerican cultures. Archaeological evidence supports the consumption of psychedelic mushrooms through what is called ‘mushroom stones.’ These stones were often decorated with figures and were believed to have been used in an ancient hallucinogenic mushroom cult. Archaeologists dated their earliest appearance to approximately 1000 BC.
Condition
Collection from Stair
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