Pre-Columbian, southern Mexico, Guerrero region, Mezcala culture, ca. 600 to 200 BCE. A fabulous figural pendant of a characteristically abstract form that is hand-carved from lime-green jadeite with light green and white inclusions. The petite figure presents with string-cut grooves delineating the legs and neckline, curved arms that cross atop the chest, and rounded shoulders that protrude outwards from the collarbone. The enlarged head bears a bulbous nose flanked with a pair of drilled eyes, semicircular ears, and a petite mouth, all beneath a rounded brow. A modern metal hook is fed through the drilled suspension holes along the verso and enable the pendant to be hung from a necklace strand. A fine accessory that is sure to be a statement piece! Size (pendant): 1.1" W x 2.3" H (2.8 cm x 5.8 cm); (necklace): 22" L (55.9 cm)

Provenance: private Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA collection; ex-Dr. David Harner collection, Springdale, Arkansas, USA, acquired between the 1950s and 1960s

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#164203

Wearable as shown. Jadeite figure is ancient, and stringing and metal suspension hook are modern. Minor abrasions and nicks to front and back of figure, otherwise intact and very good. Smooth surface texture throughout.