Maya Jade Pendant Abstract Male Figure
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Pre-Columbian, Maya Territories, Late Classic Period, ca. 550 to 900 CE. A stunning jadeite pendant, hand-carved in the abstract form of a right-facing figure wearing a conical headdress. Drilled laterally for suspension, the pendant perhaps depicts a lord or warrior wearing a prominent collar and an annular earspool as his visage displays a bulging eye, a bulbous nose, and full, closed lips. As was the custom, the artisan worked with the natural shape of the stone rather than lose any precious surface area- hence the asymmetrical neckline. Jade was revered by the Maya not only for its beauty, but also because it had spiritual power - it was believed to be the embodiment of the wind and the "breath" that formed the Maya soul. This spectacular pendant is pristine and choice and could easily be strung on a cord or chain as a wearable piece of ancient history! Size: 1.1" W x 1.4" H (2.8 cm x 3.6 cm)
Provenance: ex-Long Beach, California, USA collection, acquired over 25 years from various major galleries
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#124327
Pre-Columbian, Maya Territories, Late Classic Period, ca. 550 to 900 CE. A stunning jadeite pendant, hand-carved in the abstract form of a right-facing figure wearing a conical headdress. Drilled laterally for suspension, the pendant perhaps depicts a lord or warrior wearing a prominent collar and an annular earspool as his visage displays a bulging eye, a bulbous nose, and full, closed lips. As was the custom, the artisan worked with the natural shape of the stone rather than lose any precious surface area- hence the asymmetrical neckline. Jade was revered by the Maya not only for its beauty, but also because it had spiritual power - it was believed to be the embodiment of the wind and the "breath" that formed the Maya soul. This spectacular pendant is pristine and choice and could easily be strung on a cord or chain as a wearable piece of ancient history! Size: 1.1" W x 1.4" H (2.8 cm x 3.6 cm)
Provenance: ex-Long Beach, California, USA collection, acquired over 25 years from various major galleries
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#124327
Condition
Some light surface wear as shown, but otherwise intact, excellent, and wearable as a pendant with nice remaining detail.
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Maya Jade Pendant Abstract Male Figure
Estimate $1,200 - $1,800
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Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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