Mayan Green Stone Maskette , ex-Arte Primitivo
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Pre-Columbian, Mayan Territories, Late Classic, ca. 550 to 900 CE. A smooth greenstone maskette pendant in the form of a human head with drilled eyes, an open mouth as if speaking, chanting, or singing, defined lips, and a pronounced slightly upturned nose. The piece is bilaterally drilled twice behind the temples for suspension or attachment. Size: 1.875" W x 2.5" H (4.8 cm x 6.4 cm); 5" H (12.7 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Healy collection, Studio City, California, USA, acquired at Arte Primitivo Gallery, 2011
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.
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#127235
Pre-Columbian, Mayan Territories, Late Classic, ca. 550 to 900 CE. A smooth greenstone maskette pendant in the form of a human head with drilled eyes, an open mouth as if speaking, chanting, or singing, defined lips, and a pronounced slightly upturned nose. The piece is bilaterally drilled twice behind the temples for suspension or attachment. Size: 1.875" W x 2.5" H (4.8 cm x 6.4 cm); 5" H (12.7 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Healy collection, Studio City, California, USA, acquired at Arte Primitivo Gallery, 2011
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.
#127235
Condition
Normal surface wear with a few nicks here and there. Nice root marks and mineral deposits grace the surface.
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Mayan Green Stone Maskette , ex-Arte Primitivo
Estimate $500 - $700
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