Olmec Black Jade Maskette (900 BC - 600 BC)

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 mask

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

Pre-columbian Olmec jade mask, Mexico, 900-600 BC. 3-1/4" tall. incised decoration.

Pre-Columbian Olmec jade jaguar mask from Mexico, ca. 900-600 BC. A stone Olmec were-jaguar, showing common were-jaguar characteristics including a downturned mouth. The were-jaguar motif represents t

Pre-Columbian Olmec jade mask pendant from Mexico, ca. 900-600 BC. Beautiful light apple green color jade carving of a head with were jaguar mouth, tab-like ears, and perforated at the top for suspens

Pre-Columbian Olmec jade mask pendant from Mexico, ca. 900-600 BC. Beautiful apple green color jade carving of a head with were jaguar mouth, tab-like ears, and perforated at the top for suspension. 3

Olmec Trancelucent Jade Maskette (1200-900 BC)This rich blue-green maskette, one of the most desired colors of the Olmec, gently allows light to pass through the gem quality jade. The bold upturned li

An outstanding Olmec Jade Maskette, c. 900 - 400 BC, beautifully carved with great style and color, two holes drilled on either side for suspension. 3 1/4 in x 2 1/2 in (4.3 x 6.4 cm). Intact, light d

Olmec Jade Earth Monster Maskette (1200-900 BC) This is an exquisite example of a Olmec Jade Dragon God, also known as the Earth Monster. There are 4 biconically drilled holes for suspension. The Olme

Large Jade Ancestor Figure, Olmec La Venta (900-600 BC) This astonishing Jade figure towers at 9 inches, and possesses the classic Olmec features including a bald elongated head, small holes for earri

Olmec Jade Maskette, Venus/Rain God (1200-900 BC) The prominent Venus God symbol on the forehead, and the Rain GodÂ’s downturned eyes are carefully placed iconography to tell the great story of thi

Large Marble Stone Duck, Olmec (900-600 BC)As the master of air, land, and water the duck garnered enormous respect from the Pre-Classic civilizations in Mesoamerica.  With their regular migrations,

Pre-columbian Olmec serpentine mask, Mexico, 900-600 BC. Carved serpentine mask of a human mask with corn symbols in high relief. 7.9"

Olmec Ancestor Figure Holding Ball (900-600 BC) In a rare gesture, this Olmec figure has both arms upturned and extended with a ballgame rubber ball in each hand. The name 'Olmec' comes from the Nahua

Olmec Jade Earth Monster Pectoral~ (800-600 BC) This pectoral shows the Olmec Dragon God, also known as the Earth Monster. A rare full body profile on a pectoral, in lizard form, the lush green jade i

Pre-Columbian Olmec stone head, Mexico, ca. 900-600 BC. A hand-carved stone head most likely from a larger figure which broke off and finished off as a piece on its own. 3.5" H. Private Texas collecti

Large Olmec Jade Dwarf w/ God Mask (1200 BC - 900 BC) This important Large Jade figure clarifies the prominent role the dwarf played in the palaces of the Olmecs. As an auspicious member of the court,

Rare Pre-Columbian Olmec green stone yuguito , Guerrero, Mexico, ca. 900-600 BC. A rare fantastic yuguito with a carved face with were-jaguar features. Ex B.G. Malone collection, TX. 5.5" x 5.3"

Pre-Columbian Olmec green stone dragon from Mexico, ca, 900-600 BC. A lizard or dragon carved from a green stone with flame eyebrows. Traces of red ochre pigment present. 8-1/2" L. Ex. B.G. Malone col

Pre-columbian Olmec style green stone mask, Mexico, ca. 900-600 BC. 8-1/2" Tall. Restored.

Large Pre-columbian Olmec green stone ceremonial celt from Mexico, ca, 900-600 BC. Large celt carved from a green stone showing a face of a were-jaguar and corn headdress. 10-1/4" H. Ex. B.G. Malone c

Exceedingly rare Olmec terracotta clay head / fragment of a sculpture dating back to 900-600 BC. The white slip is characteristic of the region of Las Bocas. The Head fragment measures 4.25 inches, on

Olmec Jade Earth Monster/Dragon God (1200- 900 BC) Also known as the Earth Monster, the Olmec Dragon has flame eyebrows, a bulbous nose, and supernatural swirls on all four legs from flying.- MesoAmer

An Olmec Jade Maskette Mexico, Circa 800-500 B.C. Height 3 inches (7.6 cm). Property from a New York Collection Provenance: Estate of Sr. Mejia, 1983. [with inventory label no. 65576]