**First Time At Auction**

Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Olmec, ca. 500 to 200 BCE. A beautiful Olmec maskette pendant, finely carved with an expressive visage from a beautiful greenstone of lovely mottled green and pink hues. The face is string-cut and presents characteristic Olmec features, such as almond-shaped eyes, a broad nose, large, flap-like ears, and a down-turned mouth. A suspension hole is hand drilled through the top, allowing this ancient pendant to be strung and worn, if so desired! The verso is concave with a shallow groove. The visage is a classic form of Olmec style, likely representing a nature spirit or deity. Size: 1.375" L x 1" W (3.5 cm x 2.5 cm)

Provenance: private Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA collection; ex-Dr. David Harner collection, Springdale, Arkansas, USA, acquired between the 1950s and 1960s

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#165647

Wearable as a pendant. Chip to nose, but otherwise intact. Sharp details and polished surface. Modern thread for suspension attached.