{"product_id":"mayan-king-pakal-pacal-statue-sculpture-bust-silver-metal-over-copper","title":"Vintage D'Argenta Mexico Mayan King Pakal Pacal Silvered Metal Bust Sculpture Mexico c.1970s","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage D'Argenta Mexico Mayan King Pakal Pacal Silvered Metal Bust Sculpture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Mexico c.1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSculpture Approximately 11 1\/2” High x 7” Wide x 6” Deep\u003cbr\u003eOverall With Base Approximately 17” High x 6 3\/4” Wide x 6 3\/4” Deep\u003cbr\u003eWeight Approximately 12 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA striking vintage Mexican sculpture associated with D’Argenta Internacional, S.A. of Mexico, depicting K’inich Janaab’ Pakal, also known as Pakal or Pacal the Great, the celebrated 7th-century ruler of the Maya city-state of Palenque.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pakal head is an important design in D’Argenta’s history. The firm, founded in Mexico in 1976, is known for sculptural decorative objects with highly polished precious-metal finishes and contrasting modeled surfaces. D’Argenta identifies the Pakal head among its signature designs, and documented vintage examples share the distinctive polished face, elaborate headdress, heavily textured dark-patinated reverse, approximately 17-inch overall scale, and pedestal presentation seen on this example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sculpture features a highly reflective silver-tone face contrasted with deeply modeled, dark-patinated areas and an elaborate geometric headdress. The reverse is intentionally rugged and sculptural, with reddish-brown, bronze and copper-toned patination creating a dramatic contrast with the polished face. It is mounted on a substantial tall stepped black-finished wood pedestal. The underside confirms the wood construction and retains the central mounting hardware securing the sculpture\/pedestal assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHistorical Note: Pakal the Great (603–683 AD) ruled Palenque for approximately 68 years and presided over one of the city’s greatest periods of architectural and artistic development. His royal portraiture and elaborate headdress imagery remain among the most recognizable visual symbols of Classic Maya culture. D’Argenta’s interpretation of Pakal became one of the Mexican firm’s recognizable sculptural subjects.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eExcellent vintage condition overall. The sculptural surface retains the dramatic contrast between the highly polished face and deeply textured, dark-patinated areas. Expected age-related surface wear and variation are present. The black-finished wood pedestal shows scattered scuffs, scratches, small areas of finish loss and edge wear consistent with age and display. The underside shows felt pads, remnants\/adhesive from previous pads or labels, and visible central mounting hardware. Please review all photographs closely as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Jacobs Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49053463511290,"sku":null,"price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/8614\/4762\/files\/IMG_4190-Photoroom.jpg?v=1783098125","url":"https:\/\/pauljacobsantiques.com\/products\/mayan-king-pakal-pacal-statue-sculpture-bust-silver-metal-over-copper","provider":"Paul Jacobs Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}