Olmec Ancestor Figure, San Lorenzo (1200-900 BC)
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Olmec Ancestor Figure, San Lorenzo (1200-900 BC)
Jade was the most desired material for the Olmec’s. They believed that the jade was alive, and possessed water to sustain that life, the blue grey of this finely carved piece no doubt evoked the great bodies of water.
- Jade
- 1200-900 BC
- San Lorenzo, Mexico
- From a Private New York Collection
- H: 4 1/4 in.
Each item will be accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Jade was the most desired material for the Olmec’s. They believed that the jade was alive, and possessed water to sustain that life, the blue grey of this finely carved piece no doubt evoked the great bodies of water.
- Jade
- 1200-900 BC
- San Lorenzo, Mexico
- From a Private New York Collection
- H: 4 1/4 in.
Each item will be accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
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Olmec Ancestor Figure, San Lorenzo (1200-900 BC)
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