Pre-Columbian, Mexico and Guatemala, Mayan Territories, Late Classic, ca. 550 to 900 CE. A large, heavy pendant made from a mottled grey-green hard stone in the form of a highly abstract bird with twin projections meant to indicate wings rising from the central part of the body. The back portion of the pendant is pierced for suspension, while the underside of the body is highly convex so that one can lay one's finger inside of it. The smooth surface and cool stone is very pleasing to touch. Size: 3.75" L x 1.4" W x 1.9" H (9.5 cm x 3.6 cm x 4.8 cm)

Provenance: private Kentucky, USA collection; ex London, United Kingdom and Paris, France private collection

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#126526

Excellent condition. Accession sticker on inside, and accession number written on inside and on back. These numbers are different and seem to have been written by different people.