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Olmec Black Jade Maskette (900 BC - 600 BC)

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Important Olmec Jade Maskette: Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Olmec, ca. 1000 to 400 BCE. A striking maskette hand-carved from a beautiful jade stone of deep mint green, created by the Olmec, the oldest major civiliza

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Olmec Black Jade Maskette (900 BC - 600 BC)

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Olmec Black Jade Maskette (900 BC - 600 BC)

This late period Olmec mask shows the humanistic empathy felt by the artist in the sad eyes. The theological change from masks of Gods, to nearly human masks is best seen in the expressiveness of these late period eyes.

- Jade
- 900-600 BC
- La Venta, Mexico
- From a Private New York Collection
- H: 2 3/4 in. W: 2 1/4 in.

Each item will be accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

Condition

No known fissures, or repairs.

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Olmec Black Jade Maskette (900 BC - 600 BC)

Name: Olmec Black Jade Maskette (900 BC - 600 BC)
SKU: 87766079
Price: 2000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $3,000 - $4,000

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