Fine Mayan Jade Standing figure / Pendant
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Description
Pre-Columbian, Maya, Classic period, ca. 250 to 900 CE. This is a beautiful statuette of a figure in a pale, mint green jade. The figure has classically Mayan features, including the large nose and mouth style. Green stones were some of the most desirable items in ancient Mesoamerica. This figure holds his hands in front of his waist and there is an indentation there that probably had an inset, perhaps one made of shell or some other complementary material. The ears are pierced - now used for suspension, but maybe once holding some kind of jewelry. Size: 0.8" W x 1.9" H (2 cm x 4.8 cm)
Provenance: Ex-private Philadelphia, PA collection.
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#115497
Provenance: Ex-private Philadelphia, PA collection.
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#115497
Condition
Beautiful condition, with slight red dirt encrustation in cracks.
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Fine Mayan Jade Standing figure / Pendant
Estimate $800 - $1,500
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