Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Maya, Late Classic Period, ca. 550 to 900 CE. A hand-carved greenstone pendant depicting a highly stylized anthropomorphic face, perhaps a deity, with enormous eyes and expressive physiognomy. The wide-eyed visage is flanked by large ears and a shaggy coiffure while a broad nose and thick lips round out the countenance. A biconically drilled suspension hole is situated on the verso along the upper periphery and illustrates how this pendant was worn around one's neck on a necklace strand. Size: 2.9" W x 2" H (7.4 cm x 5.1 cm)

Provenance: ex-Marc Amiguet Schmitt estate, Amiguet's Ancient Art, Evansville, Indiana, USA, acquired prior to January 1, 2010

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#175085

Repaired vertically down the middle, with small chips and light adhesive residue along break lines. Minor abrasions along peripheries and verso, with chip to middle of verso, otherwise in excellent condition. Great preservation to finer details along obverse!