Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Olmec culture, ca. 1150 to 550 BCE. The Olmecs exhibited an extraordinary command of this extremely difficult to carve medium. Olmec jade objects - such as this large, trapezoidal celt/axe form of emerald-green jade - are unparalleled for their stunning green and blue hues and natural veining in the stone, their remarkably-balances symmetrical forms, and their elegantly-polished surfaces. This ceremonial celt, being of exquisite quality, is no exception! Custom museum-quality display stand included. Size: 1.875" W x 4.75" H (4.8 cm x 12.1 cm); 6.375" H (16.2 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Haiku, Hawaii, USA collection; ex-Arte Primitivo Gallery, New York, New York, USA

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Age-commensurate surface wear, small nick to blade edge, and light abrasions, otherwise intact and excellent.